Batu Apoi Forest Reserve

Batu Apoi Forest Reserve is located in Batu Apoi in the Temburong District of Brunei. The Ulu Temburong National Park is located within the reserve.[1] Its mountains reach altitudes of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) around its southeastern borders. The region features the shale lithology known as Setap Shale, and sometimes as Temburong Formation. River channels, V-shaped valleys, and mixed Dipterocarp rainforest also characterize the forest reserve.[2]

Batu Apoi Forest Reserve
Batu Apoi National Park
Rain Forests of Brunei
Map showing the location of Batu Apoi Forest Reserve Batu Apoi National Park
Map showing the location of Batu Apoi Forest Reserve Batu Apoi National Park
Location of Batu Apoi Forest Reserve
Nearest cityBrunei Darussalam
Coordinates4°36′00″N 115°11′00″E
Area50,000 hectares (120,000 acres)
Established1991

References

  1. USA IBP (25 November 2009). Brunei Mineral & Mining Sector Investment and Business Guide. International Business Publications. pp. 237–. ISBN 978-1-4330-0442-1. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  2. Bryant, Raymond; Parnwell, Michael (6 December 2012). Environmental Change in South-east Asia. Psychology Press. pp. 295–. ISBN 978-0-415-12932-9. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
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