CONSERVATION STATUS OF TREE SPECIES OF THE FRESHWATER SWAMP FOREST, PERAK TENGAH, MALAYSIA

• Published in: Biotropia
• Main Author: Nawi L.; Suratman M.N.; Yusof F.Z.M.; Mohamad A.L.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Seameo Biotrop 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85201012953&doi=10.11598%2fbtb.2024.31.2.1874&partnerID=40&md5=546323b41e295ef98b053d4e39c4026c

The forests of Peninsular Malaysia have long been recognized as a significant home of endemic species. The purpose of this study was to assess the endemism and conservation status of tree species present in the Perak Tengah freshwater swamp forest. A total of 150 plots (20 m × 20 m) were established in the study area using a random sampling design. Approximately 3,364 tree individuals with diameter at breast height (dbh) of 10.0 cm and above were enumerated in all plots. In the study area, 58 species identified are new to Perak, 72 tree species are listed as endemic, and 194 species are listed in the Red List of Threatened Species by IUCN. Thus, it is crucial to preserve the ecology and lessen the impact of threats in the Perak Tengah freshwater swamp forest, which is home to numerous endemic and endangered species. © (2023), (Seameo Biotrop). All Rights Reserved.