This document contains information about two national parks: Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia and Daisetsuzan National Park in Japan. Kinabalu National Park was established in 1964 to preserve the area's biodiversity and features Mount Kinabalu. It contains diverse flora and fauna and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido, Japan contains three active volcanoes, hot springs, forests and alpine plants. Activities in both parks include hiking, climbing and observing the natural scenery.

1. Name of group: V10
Group members: Aaron Chong Yu Ho
Bridget Hsu Shieh Hua
Chia Ly Vier
Lee Kailyn
Nadhirah Mohd Zain
Tutor: Mr. Fariz Hilmi

2. KINABALU
NATIONAL PARK

3. Historical Background
´ Establish in 1964.
´ Sandakan-Ranu Death March.
´ Kinabalu Memorial Committee.
´ Aim: Preserving Kinabalu as a monument.
´ Establishment of protected area in Kinabalu by
Prof. Corner.
´ Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
´ First Park of Sabah

4. Characteristics
´ Diverse biota and high endemism.
´ High biodiversity of flora.
´ Mt. Kinabalu as main feature.
´ Peak and plateaus, water attractions, cave and slabs.
´ Canopy walkway experience.
´ Rafflesia.
´ 4 main vegetation zone.

5. Activities
´ Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon
´ Bird watching
´ Mount climbing
´ Researching
´ Hiking

6. Location & Site Context
´ Park Headquarters
´ 1585 above sea level.
´ Car rentals
´ Taxis
´ Express and minibuses

7. DAISETSUZAN
NATIONAL PARK

8. Historical Background
§ Roof of Hokkaido
§ Playground of the Gods
§ Results of volcanic activity
§ Largest national park in Hokkaido

9. Characteristics
§ Two prominent rivers in Hokkaido
§ 3 active volcanoes
§ Rich forests and hot springs
§ Omote Daisetsu Area
§ Daisetsuzan volcanic group
§ Rare animals
§ Clusters of alpine plants
§ Columnar Joints

10. Activities
§ Flower Farms
§ Japanese Onsens
§ Hiking

11. Location & Site Context
§ Asahikawa
§ By air
§ By bus
§ By train
§ Rental car

12. Rich diversity of plants
Has it’s symbolic biota
Massive topographical landscape

13. Kinabalu National Park (national)
§ Diverse biota & high endemism
§ Major topographical features
§ Majority of Borneo endangered
animals inhabits the park
Daisetsuzan National Park
(international)
§ Contains 3 active volcanoes
§ Pockets of Hot Springs
§ Various Alpine zones
§ Columnar joints

14. § Kinabalu National Park
1. Kinabalu National Park—http://www.climbmtkinabalu.com/park.html
2. Sabah Park Official Website—http://www.sabahparks.org.my/eng/kinabalu_park/
facilities.asp
3. Kinabalu Park Sabah , Malaysia Borneo By ANTHEA PHILLIPPS with FRANCIS LIEW
§ Daisetsuzan National Park
1. Official English website of Daisetsuzan National Park—
http://hokkaido.env.go.jp/nature/mat/park/en/daisetsu/index.html
2. Japan Guide— http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6775.html