Introduction to Documentation of Nepenthes Species in Bako National Park, Sarawak

Authors

  • Mohamad Fhaizal Mohamad Bukhori Biology Unit, Centre for Pre-University Studies, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
  • Rohaiza Daud Biology Unit, Centre for Pre-University Studies, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
  • Christharina S. Gintoron Biology Unit, Centre for Pre-University Studies, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
  • Roberta Chaya Tawie Tingga Biology Unit, Centre for Pre-University Studies, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
  • Raziman Iman Ghazali Biology Unit, Centre for Pre-University Studies, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37134/jsml.vol6.1.2018

Keywords:

Biodiversity, ecology, field trip, national park, pitcher

Abstract

In order to accomplish the learning objectives of ecology, biodiversity and environment course, in situ activities remain the finest key to complement by conducting real fieldwork experiments. The specific objectives of the fieldwork are to ensure sustainable learning, adopting best practice in scientific documentation, and implementing holistic and integrated learning approach in the course. Therefore, related field topic was given to the students and resulted with the following attributes. Four different species of pitcher plants were identified and classified throughout the study. The recent biology educational trip to Bako National Park had documented various well-known species of Nepenthes. Information on Nepenthes species present in the parks is useful for educational and research purposes, developing a conservation plan and management and also helps in promoting ecotourism. The trip was conducted to introduce a comprehensive learning experience to the students in biodiversity-related discipline.

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Published

2018-12-15

How to Cite

Mohamad Bukhori, M. F., Daud, R., S. Gintoron, C., Tawie Tingga, R. C., & Iman Ghazali, R. (2018). Introduction to Documentation of Nepenthes Species in Bako National Park, Sarawak. Journal of Science and Mathematics Letters, 6, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.37134/jsml.vol6.1.2018

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