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Suzana Sabran, . and Sugau John B., . and Rosila Anthony, . and Nilus Reuben, . and Pereira Joan T., . (2016) Forest ecosystems of Sabahs Ramsar Site. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetland LKSW a RAMSAR site No. 1849 is a natural coastal and contiguous wetland consists of mangrove peatswamp freshwater swamp and dryland forest ecosystems. Fed by two major rivers i.e. Kinabatangan and Segama rivers the 78 803 ha conservation area comprises one of the largest intact mangroves in southern Sulu Sea. The largest ecosystem in these wetlands is mangrove that occupies 71 of the total area; and followed by peatswamp 15 coastal beach 6 seasonal freshwater swamp 3 freshwater swamp 3 and coastal mixed dipterocarp forests 2. With various ecosystems set up the site harbours diverse terrestrial and aquatic wildlife which some are listed as high conservation value species. The ecosystem health of the site is also vital for the continuous supply of resources for the local community livelihood and sustainable fishery activities surrounding the wetlands.
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Abstract
Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetland LKSW a RAMSAR site No. 1849 is a natural coastal and contiguous wetland consists of mangrove peatswamp freshwater swamp and dryland forest ecosystems. Fed by two major rivers i.e. Kinabatangan and Segama rivers the 78 803 ha conservation area comprises one of the largest intact mangroves in southern Sulu Sea. The largest ecosystem in these wetlands is mangrove that occupies 71 of the total area; and followed by peatswamp 15 coastal beach 6 seasonal freshwater swamp 3 freshwater swamp 3 and coastal mixed dipterocarp forests 2. With various ecosystems set up the site harbours diverse terrestrial and aquatic wildlife which some are listed as high conservation value species. The ecosystem health of the site is also vital for the continuous supply of resources for the local community livelihood and sustainable fishery activities surrounding the wetlands.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Mangrove forests |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wetlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Surveys |
| AGROVOC Term: | Aerial photography |
| AGROVOC Term: | Mangroves |
| AGROVOC Term: | Peatlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Coastal area |
| AGROVOC Term: | Dipterocarps |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wildlife conservation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Nature conservation |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13773 |
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