What Brunei can offer?
Brunei Darussalam is predominantly composed of rugged mountain terrain that rises up along the whole
country with abundance of golden mosques. The total land area of Brunei is composed of coastline of about
161 kilometres along the South China Sea. Although occupying less than one percent of Borneo's land area.
Brunei is the only sovereign country on the island, which shares with the Indonesia peninsula. It also has a
tropical climate, which is characterized by constant temperature and humidity and high rainfall making the
whole country the best place for your desire holiday destination. Temperatures are high throughout the year.
The country is classified ecologically under the forest types of mangrove, freshwater swamp, mixed
dipterocarps, kerangas, mosques, and golden architectures and many more. The abundant mangroves
protect myriad forms of plant and animal life unique to Brunei. Typically, the country is all about Muslim and
mosques almost can be seen in any streets of sultanate. The rich and diverse pristine rainforest and
untouched ecosystems, protected cultural heritage landmarks and accessible nature reservoirs are what
make the country the most visited among other Asian places. The Government of Brunei Darussalam has
acted the best programme involving the preservation of the ecosystem, establishing nature reservoirs and
research centres to further study the ecology it has. The Department of Museum and Ministry of Culture,
Youth and Sports acted to one goal of continuously improving and protecting the wildlife and ecosystem of
Brunei despite of different problems arises like global warming and human-involvement destruction.
In lieu, the country announces that the best place that one should visit first for their dream Brunei adventure
is taking leap of exploring the Green Jewel of Brunei – Ulu Temburong National Park. It offers a nice and cosy
long-tailed boat ride down to the winding jungle river, surrounded on all sides of pristine greenery untouched
rainforest, making your journey as much as joyful it can be. Furthermore, it unravels Borneo’s magnificent
natural beauty, dynamic happenings and explicit wonder that a true Brunei gateway can only deliver.
The Green Jewel of Brunei: Ulu Temburong National Park
Thirty-fifth percent of the country is surrounded with untouched and unharmed tropical rainforests. And one-
fifth of it is under the secondary forests which on the protected custody of nature conservationists to
preserve it from being extinct. These are the feature that Ulu Temburong National Park has. Commonly called
as the Green Jewel of Brunei, tourists, locals and expats are highly drawn to visit this park for the adventure
of a lifetime it can give and the educational benefits it can share for conservation, protection and
rehabilitation of lost wonders of nature. Its stunning 500-square kilometre wildlife reserve is one of the most
well-preserved rainforests in all of South East Asia. One kilometre of the entire park is only open for public
but, still a lot of attractions can be done once you visit the National Park.
This verdant treat in the district of Temburong, Ulu Temburong National Park is a 45-minute boat ride from
the city which amazes everyone with its stunning and teeming flora and fauna offerings. Stroll the rainforest
or try the canopy walk for the bird’s-eye view of the flora and fauna in the dense forest canopy. Enjoy the
beautiful scenery it offers recommendable to any kind of travel enthusiasts out there.
The complex vegetation of the rainforest provides roles for a rich variety of animals, including proboscis
monkeys, leaf monkeys, pigtail macaques, gibbons, sun bears, sambar deer, pangolins, bats, and many other
mammals. Among Brunei’s most notable birds are its argus pheasants and hornbills. Numerous species of
reptiles, including the large reticulated python, inhabit the country’s swamps and woodlands. Part of the
montane area has an ecosystem of a total of six percent of the entire park. The montane areas of Ulu
Temburong are generally in good condition. Many have a protected status and have been converted so far.
The largest conversions are along the slopes at Mt. Kinabalu complex. These areas are suitable for the
cultivation purposes.
There are tree houses about 20 meters high which are connected by hanging bridges. It gives tourists a
breath taking experience whilst walking through these hanging bridges. River and mountain scenery provide
panoramic views. There is also a forest canopy walkway, giving both scientists and tourist an opportunity to
explore the upper layers of the forest which are so rich in life. If you like you can stay outside the park in one
of the many traditional styled holiday cottages.
Inside Ulu Temburong National Park
Ulu Temburong National park (about 50,000 hectares) comprises the upper section of the eastern part of
Brunei. The area ranges from lowland foot slopes in the north to mountain ridges further to the south where
the highest peaks reach above 1800 metres. Although relatively close to the coast, the landscape is
characterised by typical interior Borneo topography with steep slopes and ridges, entering to the narrow
river valleys. The large part of the park is covered primarily of lowland and upland Dipterocarp forests, while
the montane forests is most likely can be seen in the southern part.
Ride down the Ulu Temburong River using a long-tailed boat for your Brunei Attractions desired holiday trip.
A leisurely trip in the Temburong River will lead to the protected conservation area where most of the
attractions fall on seeing the greenery it protected. Pass by the mist of a morning glam as you ride on a long-
tailed boat; hear the chirp of the birds and the swift sound of the river water. Anyone who wanted to feat
their eyes on its beauty will head to this park of its namesake. Mostly a destination to see the land and
vegetation, as there is little game; it is certainly a treat for those interested in river cruise. Once the long-
tailed boat was park in riverside, a 60-metre suspended Aluminium Walkway stands above the treetop to
bring a sky-high adrenaline adventure to tourists for the up-close-and-personal rainforest bird’s eye view. See
the sun as it shines between the leaves of the colossal palm trees and exotic birds leap from branch to
branch.
For some refreshing activity, a short walk within the National Park, a mountain stream is waiting for each
visitor. Teeming with hidden-rock pools, trickling springs and never-ending flow of waterfalls, the creeks of
Ulu Temburong National Park oozes with so much appeal of a nice and cold dip after a short trek. Follow it
with looking for flora and fauna collection of your choice. While you advance along Ulu Temburong's strolling
tracks, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the park's inhabitant critters. Home to a large number of
types of bugs, reptiles, and warm blooded animals, and winged creatures, guests can hope to see a wide
range of creatures in their local natural surroundings, from uncommon butterflies to Bornean gibbons.
Conserving Ulu Temburong National Park
There several classifications of protection that needs by each place in Brunei. It varies depending on the
needs and governing rules implementing in the following state:
Sarawak’s approach is maintained as forests are designated to seven classes: Commercial Forest Class III
where the large total areas are covered for timber production forest with logging enterprises. The protection
and management activities will secure biodiversity and allow it to persist. This measure is defined by the
intent, duration, and potential for the management to be effective to apply once the need is feasible.
Representation of ecosystems and species in protected areas is seen as the basic components of
conservation process. It indicates that the identifying area which needs to focus for biological protection is
targeted. It also ensures that the pristine state are being protected and conserved.
Several conservation management initiatives for the park have only been starter. This indicated that it is very
important to measure impacts of conservation work and further developments are made.
Biological Threats
Some of the biological indicators could not be finished due to lack knowledge on how to make it possible to
conserve. In which mankind abuse the use of it and even destroyed it in the level of not improving or
replacing what they got from nature. In several cases, it was still possible to develop a workable plan and
procedure to further make it preserve and not to go extinct.
Several threat indicators and issues have arisen but more important, neighbouring country of Malaysia,
Indonesia and Thailand share the same sympathy of eliminating these threats and turn over to be forest
conservation indicators where human and fauna can leave harmoniously without destroying one another for
self-benefits. This effort to prevent such incidents by reducing the risk that misuse of the life sciences or
derivative materials, techniques, or expertise will result in the use or intent to use biological agents to cause
harm. It also complements existing policies, plans, and preparations to advance our ability to respond to
public health crises of natural, accidental, or deliberate origin. The effective dissemination of a lethal
biological agent within an unprotected population could place at risk the lives of hundreds of thousands of
people.
The unmitigated consequences of such an event could overwhelm our public health capabilities, potentially
causing an untold number of deaths. The economic cost could exceed one trillion dollars for each such
incident. In addition, there could be significant social and political consequences that would derive from the
incident’s direct impact on our way of life and the public’s trust in government.
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