Peradayan Forest Reserve

Peradayan Forest Reserve is a 2,650 hectares (10.2 sq mi) nature reserve in Mukim Batu Apoi, Temburong District, Brunei.[1][2] It is located about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Bangar town.[3]

Peradayan Forest Reserve
Map showing the location of Peradayan Forest Reserve
Map showing the location of Peradayan Forest Reserve
LocationBatu Apoi, Temburong
Nearest cityBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara
Coordinates4.7500000°N 115.1666667°E / 4.7500000; 115.1666667
Area2,650 hectares (6,500 acres)
Governing bodyTemburong District Office

Perdayan Forest Recreation Park's 1,070 ha (2,600 acres) territory is home to a variety of readily seen wildlife such as Borneo`s native Kijang (deer).[4][3] The reserve encompasses the twin hills of Bukit Perdayan (Perdayan Hill) which rises to 410 m (1,350 ft),[5] and Bukit Patoi at 310 m (1,020 ft) above sea level.[6] The patch of level stone on Bukit Patoi's summit is used as a helipad. It takes about two hours to negotiate the 1.6 km (1 mi) winding trek to the park. Perdayan Forest Recreation Park is situated on the road to Labu, approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) from Bangar town.[7]

References
  1. The Malayan Forester. 1953. p. 195.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. "BRUNEIresources.com - Peradayan Recreation Forest". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  3. "Peradayan Forest Reserve Travel Guide". www.traveldojo.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  4. Atiyah, Jeremy (2002). Southeast Asia. Rough Guides. p. 82. ISBN 978-1-85828-893-2.
  5. "Ficus tarennifolia, Sg Perdayan 02, Brunei". THE FIGS OF BORNEO. 2019-03-09. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  6. "Breathtaking Bukit Patoi » Borneo Bulletin Online". Breathtaking Bukit Patoi. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  7. "Department of Fisheries - Bukit Patoi Forest Recreation Park". www.fisheries.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-06-03.


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