Bungo Range : Biodiversity and Community

This book highlights the significant findings from the Multidisciplinary Expedition in Bungo Range conducted on 5-10 December 2017. The expedition was organized by the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, UNIMAS with support from the Forest Department Sarawak. This volume i...

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Other Authors: Gabriel Tonga, Noweg
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: UNIMAS Publisher 2023
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Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/43455/1/BUNGO%20RANGE%20Biodiversity%20and%20Community.pdf
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Summary:This book highlights the significant findings from the Multidisciplinary Expedition in Bungo Range conducted on 5-10 December 2017. The expedition was organized by the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, UNIMAS with support from the Forest Department Sarawak. This volume is illustrated in 24 chapters covering the historical exploration of Bungo Range, a geological feature of the mountain, water resources, aquatic biodiversity, floristics, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and health and socio-economics of the Tringgus community. It is reported herewith in the book that there are a total of 313 species of plants mainly orchids and zingers, and 298 species of wildlife, among them 105 birds, 39 mammals, 92 insects, 27 reptiles, 17 amphibians, and 59 aquatic lives. Additionally, the use of natural resources by the local community in Tringgus is also presented. This book can serves as a useful reference for the development and management of Bungo Range National Park, and the communities living surrounding the area.