Nature Sites in Selangor

Nature Sites in Selangor

Selangor is the most developed state in Malaysia but it still retains approximately 30% of its land cover under natural forest. Several nature sites in Selangor are of particular interest for conservation and recreation.

Nature Site Habitat Type Size Status Importance Threats Priority Ref.
Sepang Mangroves mangrove forest 1000 ha Unprotected Coastal buffer, marine habitat, corridor Housing development, aquaculture 1 Important, Urgent [1]
Batu Caves forest over limestone 155.8 ha Unprotected Endemic plants, animals Quarrying, housing, cable car 2 Important, Not Urgent [2]
Selangor State Park dipterocarp forest 100,000+ ha Protected Endemic plants, animals highway development 2 Important, Not Urgent [3]
Kota Damansara Community Forest Park lowland dipterocarp forest, freshwater swamp forest 300 ha Protected Endemic plants, animals Housing, highways 2 Important, Not Urgent [4]

References

  1. ^ "The Star (Metro) article". http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/8/4/central/9225002&sec=central. Retrieved 4 August 2011. 
  2. ^ "Caves of Malaysia Website". http://www.cavesofmalaysia.com. Retrieved 4 August 2011. 
  3. ^ "Selangor State Park Blog (TREES)". http://selangorstatepark.blogspot.com. Retrieved 4 August 2011. 
  4. ^ "Friends of Kota Damansara Website". http://kd.communityforest.net. Retrieved 4 August 2011. 

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