Crocker Range Flashcards
(21 cards)
Crocker Range was designated by _____ in ____.
UNESCO
2014
Which endangered species is crocker range home to?
orangutan:
-The Bornean orangutan has approximately onl 100,000 indificuals left
clouded leapord:
- endemic to Borneo, making it vulnerable to environmental changes and human activity
How many plant species
300
How many mammal species
101
How many bird species
259
How many reptile species
47
How many people engage in sustainable farming in the core zone?
200
Which activities are allowed in the core zone?
only low impact activities:
- scientific research and eco-tourism
what does the buffer zone do
surounds the core zone, facilitrating a protective buffer
How many villages in the buffer zone
54 villages
What is the land use in the buffer zone
-small-scale agriculture
-rubber plantations
-eco-tourism
What is the objective of thhe buffer zone
supports conservation efforts by managing human activities that are compaitble with ecological preservation
What is the transition zone?
-area that encompasses the outermost area of the biosphere reserve
How mnay villages in the transition zone?
264
WHat is the land use in TZ
-subsistence farming,
-small-scale plantations
-community based conservation intiatives
What is the objective of the TZ
promotes sustainable development practices that integreate conservation principles into daily life.
Success?
Explain its water resource management
-encompasses 350,000 hectares, protecting watersheds that supply water to over 1 millionn people in Sabah.
What is a limitation?
CRBR only represents a small fraction of Malaysia’s total forest area - approx 0,04% - which may limit its impact on broader regional conservation efforts
Sucess?
Scientific research?
- research in CRBR has led to the identification of new species, such as a previously unkown species of orchid, Vanda crocera and other endemic flora
-installlation of camera traps and wildlife monitoring, providing critical data for conservation efforts - CRBR has protected various flora that are have medicinal value
What is an example of a plant that has potential in treating ailments such as wounds and digestive issues
zingiber zerumbet
Name another plant that has been studied for its antibacterial properties
Rafflesia species
