National Parks and Forest Reserves of Johor
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The state of Johor
in Malaysia is noted for its national parks and forest reserves which preserve virgin rainforests known for its biodiversity and endangered species of animals.
Mangrove swamps and coral reefs are also protected within these parks.
and Rompin
rivers that flow through the park. It is the second largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia
after Taman Negara, covering 489 km² with approximately 26 km of jungle trails within the park. The most famous trail is a 16 km trail that starts at Kuala Jasin and ends at Batu Hampar. Other sites of interest in the park are Opeh Guling waterfall, Buaya Sangkut waterfall and salt licks around Gunung Tiong. There are two entry points to the park with one at Kampung Peta and the other at Nitar. There are two other rivers, Selai and Jasin rivers, that flows through the park.
and has an area of 107 km² (2.341496°N 102.573853°E). The park has two entry points, one in Sagil, Johor and the other in Asahan
, Melaka. Gunung Ledang's peak, which is 1276 m above sea level is the highest point in the park and Johor. Gunung Ledang is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysia and arguably the most climbed mountain in the country. Sagil waterfall, which is also in the park is a famous picnic site.
(1.267530°N 103.510265°E). Its name is derived from an indigenous wild fern
, 'Piai Raya' or Acrostichum aureum and 'Piai Iasa' or A.speciosum. It is famous as a feeding ground for migratory birds like the Sandpiper, Whimbrel
, Common Redshank
, Greenshank
and Grey Plover
('Pluvialis squatarola'). It has also been gazetted as a World RAMSAR site. Besides migratory birds, it is also a haven for mangrove crabs, mudskippers and crab-eating macaques.
islands off the east coast of mainland Johor (2.295528°N 104.116058°E). The islands are Pulau Harimau, Pulau Mensirip, Pulau Goal, Pulau Besar
, Pulau Tengah, Pulau Hujong, Pulau Rawa
, Pulau Tinggi
, Pulau Mentinggi, Pulau Sibu
, Pulau Sibu Hujung
, Pulau Pemanggil and Pulau Aur
. These islands are situated south of the more famous Pulau Tioman in Pahang
.
. A popular attraction is Pulai waterfall. (1.580457°N 103.546143°E)
and 22 km from Endau
. It also has a Forestry Museum on site. (2.5622216°N 103.807497°E)
. The main feature of the park is Gunung Lambak (510 m).(1.985381°N 103.359375°E)
. Gunung Belumut (1010m) has a 6 km path to the mountain's peak, which takes approximately four hours to reach. The park also has a unique rock formation, called Crown Rock (Batu Mahkota), which looks like a giant crown.
is also in this park. (1.848129°N 103.852386°E)
and approximately 91 km from Johor Bahru.
Johor
Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri...
in Malaysia is noted for its national parks and forest reserves which preserve virgin rainforests known for its biodiversity and endangered species of animals.
Mangrove swamps and coral reefs are also protected within these parks.
Endau Rompin National Park
Endau Rompin National Park is located on the Johor-Pahang border (2.438915°N 103.272858°E). The park takes it name from the EndauEndau River
Endau River is flows through the Malaysian state of Johor and empties to the South China Sea. The river is the namesake of Endau Rompin National Park which is located to the northeast of Johor....
and Rompin
Rompin River
Rompin River is a river in the Malaysian state of Pahang. It flows through the southeastern part of Pahang before emptying into the South China Sea....
rivers that flow through the park. It is the second largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia , also known as West Malaysia , is the part of Malaysia which lies on the Malay Peninsula. Its area is . It shares a land border with Thailand in the north. To the south is the island of Singapore. Across the Strait of Malacca to the west lies the island of Sumatra...
after Taman Negara, covering 489 km² with approximately 26 km of jungle trails within the park. The most famous trail is a 16 km trail that starts at Kuala Jasin and ends at Batu Hampar. Other sites of interest in the park are Opeh Guling waterfall, Buaya Sangkut waterfall and salt licks around Gunung Tiong. There are two entry points to the park with one at Kampung Peta and the other at Nitar. There are two other rivers, Selai and Jasin rivers, that flows through the park.
Gunung Ledang National Park
Gunung Ledang National Park is situated 170 km from Johor BahruJohor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland...
and has an area of 107 km² (2.341496°N 102.573853°E). The park has two entry points, one in Sagil, Johor and the other in Asahan
Asahan
Asahan may refer to:* Sultanate of Asahan* Asahan Regency* Asahan River* Pekan_Asahan...
, Melaka. Gunung Ledang's peak, which is 1276 m above sea level is the highest point in the park and Johor. Gunung Ledang is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysia and arguably the most climbed mountain in the country. Sagil waterfall, which is also in the park is a famous picnic site.
Tanjung Piai National Park
Tanjung Piai National Park is situated on the southern-most tip of mainland AsiaAsia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
(1.267530°N 103.510265°E). Its name is derived from an indigenous wild fern
Fern
A fern is any one of a group of about 12,000 species of plants belonging to the botanical group known as Pteridophyta. Unlike mosses, they have xylem and phloem . They have stems, leaves, and roots like other vascular plants...
, 'Piai Raya' or Acrostichum aureum and 'Piai Iasa' or A.speciosum. It is famous as a feeding ground for migratory birds like the Sandpiper, Whimbrel
Whimbrel
The Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus, is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the mostwidespread of the curlews, breeding across much of subarctic North America, Europe and Asia as far south as Scotland....
, Common Redshank
Common Redshank
The Common Redshank or simply Redshank is an Eurasian wader in the large family Scolopacidae.- Description and systematics :...
, Greenshank
Greenshank
The Common Greenshank is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae, the typical waders. Its closest relative is the Greater Yellowlegs, together with which and the Spotted Redshank it forms a close-knit group...
and Grey Plover
Grey Plover
The Grey Plover , known as the Black-bellied Plover in North America, is a medium-sized plover breeding in arctic regions. It is a long-distance migrant, with a nearly worldwide coastal distribution when not breeding....
('Pluvialis squatarola'). It has also been gazetted as a World RAMSAR site. Besides migratory birds, it is also a haven for mangrove crabs, mudskippers and crab-eating macaques.
Pulau Kukup National Park
Pulau Kukup National Park comprises 15 km² of mangrove and mudflats. It is situated close to Tanjong Piai National Park (1.319616°N 103.427353°E).Mersing Marine Park
Mersing Marine Park consists of 13 South China SeaSouth China Sea
The South China Sea is a marginal sea that is part of the Pacific Ocean, encompassing an area from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan of around...
islands off the east coast of mainland Johor (2.295528°N 104.116058°E). The islands are Pulau Harimau, Pulau Mensirip, Pulau Goal, Pulau Besar
Pulau Besar (Johor)
Besar Island is an island off the east coast of Johor, Malaysia. It is accessible by boat from Mersing town...
, Pulau Tengah, Pulau Hujong, Pulau Rawa
Pulau Rawa
Rawa Island is a coral island off the east coast of Johor, Malaysia, 16 km by boat from Mersing town. It is popular with tourists from Malaysia and Singapore, who come to enjoy its relatively unspoiled white sand beaches, snorkelling and scuba diving. Nearby islands include Pulau Harimau and Pulau...
, Pulau Tinggi
Pulau Tinggi
Pulau Tinggi, otherwise known as Tinggi Island is a large sparsely inhabited island, which rises 2000 ft above sea level off the east coast of Johor, Malaysia. It was nicknamed the "General's Hat Island" by Chinese seamen hundreds of years ago...
, Pulau Mentinggi, Pulau Sibu
Pulau Sibu
Pulau Sibu, also known as Sibu Island, is a small island off Malaysia's eastern coast, facing the South China Sea. It is actually made up of several islands namely Sibu Besar Island, Sibu Tengah Island, Sibu Kukus Island and Sibu Hujung Island....
, Pulau Sibu Hujung
Pulau Sibu
Pulau Sibu, also known as Sibu Island, is a small island off Malaysia's eastern coast, facing the South China Sea. It is actually made up of several islands namely Sibu Besar Island, Sibu Tengah Island, Sibu Kukus Island and Sibu Hujung Island....
, Pulau Pemanggil and Pulau Aur
Pulau Aur
Pulau Aur, known locally as Aur Island, lies about 65 km east of Mersing, Johor, Malaysia. It is part of the Johor Marine Park.Its corals, lagoons and offshore pools make it a tourist attraction...
. These islands are situated south of the more famous Pulau Tioman in Pahang
Pahang
Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea.Its state...
.
Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest
Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest is one of the smaller parks with an area of 80 square kilometres. It is a catchment area and the closest forest reserve to Johor BahruJohor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland...
. A popular attraction is Pulai waterfall. (1.580457°N 103.546143°E)
Gunung Arong Recreational Forest
Gunong Arong (120 meters) is the main feature of this park. It is 17km from MersingMersing
Mersing is a town in Mersing District in the northeast corner of the state of Johor, Malaysia.Mersing town is a lively tourist town visited by Malaysians and foreign tourists....
and 22 km from Endau
Endau
Endau is a small town in Malaysia. It lies on the northern tip of east Johor and the southern tip of Pahang. It is famous as one of the largest fishing ports on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.Located north of Mersing...
. It also has a Forestry Museum on site. (2.5622216°N 103.807497°E)
Gunung Lambak Recreational Forest
It is a recreational forest near KluangKluang
Kluang is a town and district located roughly in the middle of the state of Johor in Malaysia. Kluang lies about 110 km north of Johor Bahru, east-southeast of Batu Pahat, west of Mersing and south of Segamat...
. The main feature of the park is Gunung Lambak (510 m).(1.985381°N 103.359375°E)
Gunung Belumut (Moss Mountain) Recreational Forest
Gunung Belumut (Moss Mountain) Recreational Forest (2.029643°N 103.539619°E) is based around the mountain, from which it gets its name. It is situated 32 km from KluangKluang
Kluang is a town and district located roughly in the middle of the state of Johor in Malaysia. Kluang lies about 110 km north of Johor Bahru, east-southeast of Batu Pahat, west of Mersing and south of Segamat...
. Gunung Belumut (1010m) has a 6 km path to the mountain's peak, which takes approximately four hours to reach. The park also has a unique rock formation, called Crown Rock (Batu Mahkota), which looks like a giant crown.
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest
It is noted for its wild orchids and birds. Besides that, the southern-most mountain in Peninsular MalaysiaPeninsular Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia , also known as West Malaysia , is the part of Malaysia which lies on the Malay Peninsula. Its area is . It shares a land border with Thailand in the north. To the south is the island of Singapore. Across the Strait of Malacca to the west lies the island of Sumatra...
is also in this park. (1.848129°N 103.852386°E)
Sungai Sedili Besar and Sungai Sedili Kecil Wetland Preservation
It is another wetland area for the protection of migratory birds. This freshwater mangrove swamp has an area of 1.5 km².Sungai Lebam Wetland Preservation
It is a vast mangrove swamp where clams and fireflies are conserved. Fireflies congregate at the Berembang trees in the swamp. This wetland is near Kota TinggiKota Tinggi
Kota Tinggi is a town in the state of Johor of Malaysia, located around 42 kilometers north-east of Johor Bahru, on the road to Mersing. Hometown of Azizul Hanipah. Kota Tinggi can also be reached by ferry from Changi terminal in Singapore where tourists need to pass through the immigration check...
and approximately 91 km from Johor Bahru.