Brunei Darussalam
- William Bolton
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min read
Ulu Temburong National Park, Batu Apoi Forest Reserve, has been dedicated to the QCC.
This National Park is located in the southern part of Temburong district and is characterised by a wide range of wilderness habitats, from lowland forests to montane forests with an elevation of almost 2,000 metres above sea level.
This mountainous area, with steep slopes, narrow ridges and numerous peaks, can only be access by temuai (a traditional long boat) along Sungai Temburong. The journey begins at Kampong Batang Duri and goes up to the Ulu-Ulu Resort, the only environmentally friendly hotel facility within the National Park.
Ulu Temburong National Park has been open to the public since 2000. The unspoiled natural environment has become a focal point for scientific researchers and provides employment opportunities for the local community
Pulau Selirong Forest Recreation Park in Pulau Selirong Forest Reserve is one of Brunei Darussalam's dedications to the QCC.
It is believed to be one of the largest concentrations of mangrove forests in the region, with a total area of 2,566 hectares.
The island where the forest can be found is virtually flat, and located northeast of the capital. The forest vegetation is still in a natural condition, and wildlife that resides here includes mammals such as flying lemurs, colourful resident and migratory birds, reptiles, and a wide range of marine life.
Pulau Selirong Forest Recreation Park has provided job opportunities for the local communities, including as boat operators and forest guides.
Brunei Darussalam has dedicated Berakas Forest Recreation Park in Berakas Forest Reserve to the QCC.
It covers an area of 348 hectares and consists mainly of kerangas forests, which have been regenerated following several forest fires. The park is managed as a recreational park and a conservation forest. An area of 3.5 hectares, which was previously degraded, has been rehabilitation and is now known as Biodiversity Park.
A total of 500,000 trees have been planted since the implementation of the rehabilitation programme, and the public and local community are given the opportunity to plant trees at the park as part of the Green Wave Project, which takes place every year. The Forestry Department also invites students, volunteers and government agencies for tree-planting activities to celebrate Earth Day.
The park has been open to the public since 1994, and is a popular destination for the communities in Brunei Darussalam for outdoor recreational activities.