Bungo Range
Malaysia, Sarawak
About Bungo Range
Bungo Range National Park lies in Kuching Division, Sarawak, shared between the Bau and Padawan districts, about 67 km by road from Kuching. It was gazetted in 2009 as Sarawak's 22nd national park, and covers about 8,096 ha at 300 to 950 m above sea level[1].
Wildlife Ecosystems
The park is described as one of the least explored national parks in Sarawak, and its wildlife is known mainly from expedition surveys of its birds and other groups[1].
Flora Ecosystems
The park is covered by hill mixed dipterocarp forest with a few patches of tropical heath forest[1].
Geology
The upper part of the range consists of sandstone bedded on limestone[1].
Climate And Weather
The range lies in the humid tropics of western Sarawak, with rain throughout the year.
Human History
The park is surrounded by several Bidayuh villages, including Kampung Puak and Tringgus[1].
Park History
The park was gazetted in 2009 under the National Parks and Nature Reserves Ordinance as the 22nd national park in Sarawak[1].
Major Trails And Attractions
The park is mostly undeveloped hill forest and upland, and it is among the least explored national parks in Sarawak[1].
Visitor Facilities And Travel
The eastern side of the range is reached through Tringgus, about half an hour from Bau, and the park is about 23 km from Bau town[1].
Conservation And Sustainability
The range is an upstream water catchment for the Sarawak and Kiri rivers[1].
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