Wednesday March 28, 2007
Researches to study flora fauna in Loagan National Park
MIRI: Researchers will conduct a comprehensive study of the flora and fauna in Loagan Bunut National Park in June.
The study is part of the second phase of the Loagan Bunut scientific expedition carried out by Sarawak Forestry and the United Nations Development Programme-Global Environment Facility (UNDP-GEF).
The expedition will document the area’s plant and animal life, including the “Katak” crocodile species.
Researchers will also look at how to improve the social and economic status of the local Berawan community.
Meanwhile, Sarawak Forestry hosted a two-day media familiarisation tour of the national park to commemorate World Forestry Day.
The tour included tree planting and a night boat cruise to watch crocodiles.
Loagan Bunut is Sarawak’s largest natural lake, which disappears during the dry season.
This unique cycle of flood and drought supports a large variety of wildlife, including the many species of birds, frogs and lizards.
The national park was established in 1990 to protect and conserve the lake and its biodiversity.
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