The Living World: Malaysia Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Where is it located?
A
- along the equator
- two islands split by the south China sea
- access to Indian and Pacific ocean
- Singapore is the capital
2
Q
What is the main range?
A
- an area stretching upland for over 500km
- largest area of continuous forest in Malaysia
- rich in biodiversity and 600+ species
3
Q
Biodiversity and size?
A
- 67% forested
- 1000 butterfly species
- 2600 tree species
4
Q
Causes of deforestation?
A
- 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)
5
Q
Management: National parks
A
- Protected areas with no development allowed.
- Denang National Park (2003) first protected area by government
- 417 flora species and 143 fauna
6
Q
Management: Selective logging
A
-Trees surveyed to ensure the trees are correct, cut, then replanted.
7
Q
Management: Ecotourism
A
-People introduced to rainforests in a non-damaging way.
8
Q
Management: Forest policy
A
- Government responded to fears and created the NFP aims
- increase forestry research
- increase public awareness -involve communities
- encourage alternate timber.
