National parks presentation slide

NATIONAL PARK

“We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understandings and our hearts.”

-William Hazlitt

GROUP 11 : VERSUS 5

Group member : ID No: Name of the Tutor : D e e n i e H ’ y a t t Mr. Fariz Hilmi Chong Chin Pin 0319595 Aishath Hussain 0320429 Lee Zi Ying 0320435 Lim Zia Huei 0321031

What is A National Park A National park is an area of land protected by a national government to conserve its natural beauty, history or science.

We need national parks for

❖ A variety of living

❖ Healthy environment 

❖ Enjoyment and health

❖ Leisure 

Local parkTAMAN NEGARA

History➢ Originated from a Pahang state legislation in 1925.

➢ The park was originally names as the king George v national park in 1938 to commemorate England's king Georges silver jubilee.

➢ In 1957 Malaysia achieved independence and renamed the park as TAMAN NEGARA and remained until today.

➢ The main purpose of the park was to utilize the land with protection and preservation.

The Gunung Tahan Game Reserve

King George V National Park

Taman Negara National Park

Characteristic➢ Located in peninsular Malaysia

➢Taman Negara is one of the world’s oldest rainforests.

➢ The largest park in Malaysia (area of 4343 square kilometers, 1676 square miles)

➢ Longest canopy walk in the world.

➢ It is known to be 130 million years old.

➢ Compromises of three states ,pahang,kelantan and Terengganu.

➢ One of the well established and rich ecosystem in the world.

➢ Over 300 species birds recorded Climate:

✓ Receives rain throughout the year, approximately 2200mm (lowland) and 3800mm (highland).

✓ Has humid climate and the temperature remains 22°C to 26°C .

SITE CONTEXT

ACCESS POINTS TO TAMAN NEGARA❑There are four entry points as shown on the map

Facilities TRANSPORT :

➢By train

➢By bus

➢By speed boat➢By taxi /

car

Facilities RESTAURANT ▪ Dedari Restaurant

▪ Chess Corner

▪ Family Restaurant

CHALET ▪ Mutiara Taman Negara Resort

▪ Rainforest Resort

▪ TRV Motel

Activities

❖Canopy Walk

✓ Longest bridge (510m long)

❖Cave Exploration

✓ Limestone caves ✓ Homes to bats

❖Fishing ✓ All sort of

fresh aquarium

❖Rapid shooting

✓ One of the Wet and wild experience

❖Boat cruise

✓ On traditional express boats

❖Night jungle walk

✓ Chance to spot animals

❖Animal observation ❖ Jungle trekking

❖Waterfall exploration

❖Visiting kg.orang asli

❖Mountain climbing ✓ Highest peak in peninsular

INTERNATIONAL PARK GRAND CANYON

HISTORY

1893 It is afforded by Federal protection as a Forest Reserve

January 11, 1908 Grand Canyon declared as a national monument

February 26, 1919 National Park status was passed by president Woodrow Wilson

1979 UNESCO declared Grand Canyon as World Heritage Site

FORMATION OF GRAND CANYON1. It flowed across a vast

plain. 2. Due to uplifting of Kaibab

the river diverted southeast.

3. Years ago river was blocked resulting the formation of lake.

4. Through out the year the system break down the barrier.

5. The follow of the river widen and deepened forming grand canyon.

6. The river drainage system replaced the drained Lake Bidahochi.

CHARACTERISTICS❖ Located at the northwest corner of Arizona, borders of Utah and Nevada. ❖ The park covers 1,217,262 acres ❖ An inspiring landscape with geological colours ❖ Park consist of south rim, north rim and inner canyon ❖ Grand Canyon is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep ❖ Forest are found in the higher elevation while the lower is made up of desert basin ❖ Park contains several major ecosystems (eg:biological diversity and the five life zones ) ❖ Has a rich fossil record, rock types and numerous caves ❖ The Arizona uplifting of the mountains was a unique character ❖ Limestone's, sandstone and shale's with in the canyon ❖ The layers are of aged seas which give them different colours ❖Dry climate averaging 29c to 12c and cold winters 5c to -7c

SITE CONTEXTWilliams : 55 miles away is a elephant rock golf course and a Railway Depot.

Flagstaff : It is in south rim, comprise of monuments and museums.

Supai : Indian village with havasu falls and Mooney falls.

FACILITIES VISITOR FACILITIES ❖ Camper places ❖ Visitor centers

❖ Restaurants ❖ Shops ❖ Museum ❖ Medical clinic

❖ Interpretive programs

PUBLIC TRANSPORT ❖Free Shuttle Bus

❖Train Service

❖Air Service

❖Car Rental

MOST EXCITING PLACES TO SEE IN GRAND CANYON

SOUTH RIM❖Mather Point

❖ Yavapai Point

❖ Hermits Rest

NORTH RIM❖ Bright Angel

❖ Cape Royal

❖ Point Imperial

❖ Imperial tower

Horseshoe bend: located at the north end of the park

Toroweap point: can view the river from 3000 feet above

Havasupai falls: with red rocks and blue waters

ACTIVITIES

SKYWALKS ✓ 126 million project ✓ U shaped glass and metal

structure ✓ 21 m over canyon and 1219

m above ground ✓ 120 people allowed on the

structure per time ✓ It is located in Hualapai

west end of canyon ✓ Bridge can bear up 63502.90

kg of weight

GUIDED HIKES

✓ There are different trails for hiking ✓ Each trail has its own

characteristics

MULE TRIPS

✓ Two different mule trips available (south & North)

✓ Overnight rides

SNOW HIKING AND SNOWSHOE HIKING ✓ 7000 ft. above sea level ✓ 2 snowmobile routes ,over 80km ✓ Two places for this activity which is flagstaff Arizona

and Durango Colorado TOURS AROUND GRAND

CANYON ✓ Can enjoy exclusive scenery from high above in a

helicopter ✓ Time period given for each look out point ✓ Tour around the park in a bus

WHITE WATER AND SMOOTH WATER RAFTING ✓ Pre booking is needed ✓ 16 members in a group with a leader ✓ Second trip for the same visitor within the year is not

allowed

DIFFERENCIATION BETWEEN BOTH PARKSTAMAN NEGARA

❖Local park with the oldest rainforest in the world

❖Named in 1957 after the independence of Malaysia ❖Located in peninsular Malaysia

❖130 million years old

❖Well established and rich ecosystem ❖Tropical humid climate (22°C to 26°C)

❖Has richness of micro diversity and fauna

❖Perfect place for travellers who love wild life

❖Longest canopy walk in the world

❖Park consist of many plant species ,over 300 birds

❖First national park in malaysia

GRAND CANYON❖International park with one of the greatest landscape

❖UNESCO declared grand canyon in 1979

❖Located in north west corner of Arizona

❖known to be 5.5 million years old

❖One of the most complete geological mysteries

❖Dry climate averaging 29°C to 12°C and cold winters 5°C to -7°C ❖ Has a rich fossil record, rock types and numerous caves

❖A place for hike lovers

❖Unique Skywalks on a height of 1219m above ground

❖Has rocky mountains with inspiring geological colours

❖Earned one of the seven natural wonders of the world

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