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| Bilit <b>Kinabatangan</b> Heritage BnB: River Cruise Posted: 18 Sep 2012 01:44 AM PDT
part of Sabah is less than 500 meters above sea level. An equatorial climate rarely rises above 32°C / 90°F except on very hot days. Rarely fall below 20°C / 68°F even at night. Annual rain falls received is about 150 cm / 60 inches and during wetter parts over 450 cm / 180 inches. Most intense period is during the north east monsoon i.e. from October to February but usually drier from March to September. Major wildlife habitat types Tropical forests are the home of the greatest biological diversity on the planet, supporting well over half the globe's species of plants and animals on only a little over five percent of the total land area. Sabah's forest is divided into four broad categories of vegetation type of habitat: Coastal and Mangrove Forest Coastal forest includes mangrove forest, freshwater swamp forest, riverine forest and beach vegetation. These types of habitats are found from zero to 100 feet above sea level. The distribution is all along the coast and on major rivers in Sabah. Mangrove forests and swamp forests are important breeding grounds for fish and provide nesting and roosting sites for wetland birds such as egrets and herons. They are critical for the survival of Borneo's famous Proboscis Monkey. Dipterocarp Forest This type of habitat is sub-divided into three categories: The Lowland Dipterocarp Forest (100 - 500 feet above sea level), Upland Dipterocarp Forest (500 - 1,500 feet above sea level) and Highland Dipterocarp Forest (1,500 - 3,000 feet above sea level). Dipterocarp Forests are among the most diverse ecosystems on earth, and are home to most of Sabah's unique and famous wildlife species, such as orangutan and rhinoceros. Most commercial logging is carried out in these forests are special lowland forest types. These special forests may be low in stature, but are rich in unique plant species Heath forests and limestone forests. These are special lowland forest types. Although these forests may be low in stature, they are rich in unique plant species. Montane Forest. Montane forest is sub-divided into Lower Montane Forest (3,000 - 4,500 feet above sea level) and Upper Montane Forest (4,500 - 11,000) feet above sea level). Upper montane habitat type in Sabah is basically restricted to Kinabalu and Trus Madi mountains. Many rare and restricted range species occur in these unique habitats. Wetlands Sabah has a rich variety of wetland habitats besides mangrove forest, including swamp forests, peat swamp forest, marshes, rivers and lakes. In addition to many fishes and aquatic organisms, these wetlands are habitat for numerous species of wetland birds, including long distance migrants that may travel from as far as Australia or Siberia. They are also home to Crocodiles and the rare False Garial. Marine Habitats Among the most important marine habitats are sea grass beds and coral reefs. Sea grass beds are important as breeding grounds for many ocean fish, and are feeding grounds for Green Turtles and the rare Dugong (or sea cow). Like tropical forests, coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems on earth and Sabah's reefs are famous the world over. The open ocean is also rich in life, and is the home of many valuable fish and invertebrates, as well as marine mammals such as porpoises and whales. Biodiversity Most of the mammals and birds that occur in Borneo can be found in Sabah. There are 197 species of mammals in Borneo, and 167 of these have been recorded from Sabah. All of Borneo's ten primate species occur in Sabah. These include the Bornean orangutan -Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus and the proboscis monkey -Narsalis larvatus which both are endemic to Borneo. Borneo's three mega-herbivores - the Asian elephant -Elaphas maximus, Sumatran rhinoceros -Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrisoni and Banteng -Bos banteng occur in various parts of Sabah. Other notable species present include the rare Malayan Sun Bear -Helarctus malayanus and the Clouded Leopard -Neofelis nebulosa. Borneo also has about 622 species of birds, of which 434 are known or thought to breed, and 39 are endemic. Of these, Sabah has about 526 well-documented species, of which about 395 are residents, 35 are Bornean endemics, and four are Sabah endemics. Another 51 species have been recorded in Sabah, but are unconfirmed. The Sabah endemics are the White-Fronted Falconet - Microhierax latifrons, Black-and-Crimson Pitta -Pitta ussheri, White-Crowned Shama -Copsychus stricklandii and friendly Bush Warbler -Bradypterus accentor. Most of Sabah's mammals and birds occur in forest habitats. Various forms of dipterocarp forest are predominant and cover 41.9 percent of Sabah's land area. Commercially important timber species of the family Dipterocarpaceae of which 155 of the 390 species in Asia are endemic to Borneo, are found in the first type. The rest of the area is montane forest (9.5%), mangrove forest (3.7%), swamp forest (2.3%), plantation forest (2%), and brackish water forest/nipah forest (0.6%). The rest of the land area (39.7%) is basically agricultural land, urban areas etc. Totally Protected Species Totally protected species are those listed in Schedule 1 of the wildlife. No one may possess these species or any part or product from them without written authorisation from the Minister for Tourism Development, Environment, Science and Technology. Totally Protected Mammals Local Name: Badak Sumatra (My) Habitat loss and poaching for its horn, which is believed to have medical properties. Local Name: Orang Hutan (My); Kogiu (Kd) Local Name: Beruang (My) Local Name: Kera Belanda (My), Bangkatan (Kd) Local Name: Harimau Dahan (My) Local Name: Duyung (My) Totally Protected Reptiles Local Name: Buaya Julung-Julung (My) Local Name: Penyu Hijau (My) Habitat loss, accidental catch in fishing nets and poaching of eggs and adults. Local Name: Penyu Sisik (My) Totally Protected Plants Local Name: Periuk Kera (My) Local Name: Orkid (My) Local Name: Bunga Padma (My) Local Name: Akar Tetrastigma (My) Lower Kinabatangan Managed Elephant Range (58,809 ha) This range (corresponding to Areas 1 and 2 in Table 3) consists of forest remaining in the Kinabatangan River floodplain, with freshwater swamp forests, secondary dryland forest, limestone outcrops and lakes. Most of the original forest in this region has been converted to oil palm plantations. About 95 – 115 elephants exist in the area, and the remaining forest land currently used by elephants incorporates the Pin-Supu, Gomantong, Pangi and Keruak Forest Reserves, and the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. This elephant range has been cut from the extensive forest blocks and elephant ranges further inland by plantations and by a public road and human settlements along the road. However, some prospects exist of regaining a corridor, perhaps through the development of timber plantations using a mixture of native tree species. Elephants may be observed near the villages of Sukau, Batu Puteh and Bilit, and have come to be a big tourism attraction. However, problems occur when elephants damage village farms. Many of the large plantations adjacent to the forest use electrified fencing to reduce elephant incursion. If you have come to Borneo to see the amazing wildlife than the lower Kinabatangan River is an essential place for you to visit. The entire river is teeming with many rare and endangered animals, birds and reptiles. It can almost be guaranteed that you will see families of Proboscis monkeys, Macaque monkeys and hornbills. If you are lucky, you can also see Orang Utan, crocodiles, elephants, and a spectacular assembly of birdlife. You will have the opportunity to join a river cruise which is the perfect way to spot animals. You will spend the night at a small, clean and eco-friendly resort nestled within the forest on the banks of the river. At present, only six village styles wooden made accommodation built on stilt has been erected. Of each with a maximum area of 30' width X 25' length X 15' in height. One of the many little ways minimises the impact to it wildlife filled environment. The reception counter area is also our guest information centre, briefing area and a cafeteria. There are four 'huts' with eight rooms as guest's accommodation. Three either twin or double bed with clean attached bathroom. One other hut with two rooms is the dormitory with three Double-Decker beds to accommodate six guests and one Double-Decker and a twin bed to accommodate four persons. Just behind there's a clean common bath rooms with 2 toilets and two shower respectively. We hope to accommodate less 20 persons at a time. With main aim minimise impact and conflict indirectly created towards environment and wildlife habitats. We hope guests and visitors join us minimise unwanted none decay product into the area. Kindly, to carry out back to town own unwanted material. We hope everyone join us in our 'bits' towards conservation related issues at the area for our future generation. |
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