LU1 Part 2 Environmental And Natural Resources PDF

NATURAL RESOURCES  NATURAL RESOURCES: BIOTIC FEATURES SHABDIN Z. & RA Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBis) @ mybis.gov.my NATURAL RESOURC E ON UNIMAS LOGO  THE TUALANG TREE Botanical Profile Vernacular Name: Ka...

NATURAL RESOURCES  NATURAL RESOURCES: BIOTIC FEATURES SHABDIN Z. & RA Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBis) @ mybis.gov.my NATURAL RESOURC E ON UNIMAS LOGO  THE TUALANG TREE Botanical Profile Vernacular Name: Kayu Raja (Sarawak), Mengaris (Sabah), Tahid (Kayan), Tanid (Murut), Tanyit (Sarawak), Tapang (Malay),Tualang (Malay). Scientific name: Koompassia excelsa Uses : Host tree for Apis dorsata (Giant Asian Honey Bee), which hangs its large parabolic combs from the tree's horizontal branches, and whose honey are harvested by the local people. For tool handles, railway sleepers, flooring & dining table (Source: https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/10185, https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/9/2983)  NATURAL RESOURCE named after UNIMAS: Mapania unimasiana Discovered from Bintulu Division Growing in mixed dipterocarp forest Unique inflorescence, where the staminate flowers (male) surrounded by pistillate flowers (female), making it different compared to the rest of Mapania Photo by Meekiong, K. Photo by Meekiong, K. species. This is the 1st ever species NATURAL RESOURCE as National Tree: Merbau NATURAL RESOUR CE: The Wildlife NATURAL RESOURCE: Macrofungi – the natural decomposer A) Protohydnum sclerodontium B) Ramaria sp. C) Crepidotus sp. D) Marasmius sp. E) Peziza sp. F) Polyporus grammocephalus NATURAL RESOURCES: ABIOTIC FEATURES NATURAL RESOURCES: ABIOTIC FEATURES Limestone formation in Bau, Sarawak Lake in Bau, Sarawak  RELATED NEWS ON NATURAL RESOURCES IN MALAYSIA (MINERAL: Telecommunication & ENERGY: Fuel) s://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/12/646322/kl-based-company-tap-kedahs-rm62bil-worth-rare-earth-elements /www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/penemuan-baharu-sumber-gas-di-pesisir-pantai-sarawak-bincang-dengan-petronas-284585 RELATED NEWS ON NATURAL RESOURCES IN MALAYSIA (BIODIVERSITY: AQUACULTURE & TOURISM)  MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES  Threats & Pressures to NATURAL RESOURCES The country’s transition to become a developed, high- income nation has exerted various pressures on our natural resources, causing environmental degradation & leaving many species vulnerable with some even facing threats of extinction.  Human perspective on NATURE Human perspective over space and time: “In general, the larger the space and the longer the time associated with a problem, the smaller the number of people who are actually concerned with its solutions.” Possible factors influencing the human perspectives are: Social, cultural and moral values Economic conditions Belief (faith) in human wisdom and farsightedness Ignorance Human Interactions with Nature: Unique features of environmental and natural resource management First, the ultimate limits to environmental resource availability are imposed by nature. That is, their origin, interactions and reproductive capacity are largely governed by nature. Second, most of these resources have no readily available markets: for example, clean air, ozone, the genetic pool of a species, etc. Third, uncertainties are unavoidable considerations in any serious study of environmental and natural resource issues. These uncertainties may take several forms, such as prices, irreversible environmental damage, or unexpected and sudden species extinction.  I​ntegrated action mechanisms incorporating policy formulation, legislation and consolidation of strategic collaboration involving Environment and stakeholders at all levels natural resource Law enforcement, international management in Malaysia: intervention and commitments Economic enrichment through Ministry of sustainable management activities Natural of electricity supply industry and Resources, Environment and natural resources Climate Change Strengthening the initiatives of (NRECC) sustainable energy and conservation of natural resources *& other related government agencies and Optimization of human capital non-government organizations. development and efficient financial management and; Empowerment of expertise, information sharing, technology and consulting services in research, Official Site of Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Chang e (ketsa.gov.my)