The Living World: Malaysia Flashcards

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Where is it located?

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  • along the equator
  • two islands split by the south China sea
  • access to Indian and Pacific ocean
  • Singapore is the capital
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What is the main range?

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  • an area stretching upland for over 500km
  • largest area of continuous forest in Malaysia
  • rich in biodiversity and 600+ species
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Biodiversity and size?

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  • 67% forested
  • 1000 butterfly species
  • 2600 tree species
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Causes of deforestation?

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  • commercial farming (used for products)
  • subsistence farming (used for locals)
  • logging (Malaysia is worlds largest exporter)
  • road building (transport for mining areas)
  • mineral extraction (mining is common in peninsula Malaysia)
  • energy (dams and built to generate electricity)
  • settlements (gov encouraged poor to live in rural areas)
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Management: National parks

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  • Protected areas with no development allowed.
  • Denang National Park (2003) first protected area by government
  • 417 flora species and 143 fauna
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Management: Selective logging

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-Trees surveyed to ensure the trees are correct, cut, then replanted.

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Management: Ecotourism

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-People introduced to rainforests in a non-damaging way.

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Management: Forest policy

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  • Government responded to fears and created the NFP aims
  • increase forestry research
  • increase public awareness -involve communities
  • encourage alternate timber.
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