Sampadi
Malaysia, Sarawak
About Sampadi
Sampadi is a protected area near Lundu in western Sarawak, covering 1,240 hectares (12.4 km²). It is managed by the Forest Department Sarawak and is listed as IUCN category II[1].
Wildlife Ecosystems
Sampadi lies in the Lundu area of western Sarawak, whose lowland forest and coast shelter wildlife typical of the region.
Flora Ecosystems
The protected area is a lowland forest site near Lundu.
Geology
Sampadi lies on the coastal lowlands of the Lundu district in Kuching Division.
Climate And Weather
Sarawak has a tropical climate with rain through much of the year.
Human History
Lundu is a district in Kuching Division, divided into the Sematan subdistrict and Lundu, the district seat. Sampadi Island is among its listed attractions[2].
Park History
Sampadi was gazetted under the National Parks and Nature Reserves Ordinance 1998, Section 20[1].
Major Trails And Attractions
Sampadi Island, in Lundu, is listed as a local attraction[2].
Visitor Facilities And Travel
The nearest town is Lundu, about 20 km away.
Conservation And Sustainability
The area is run by the Forest Department Sarawak as a government-managed protected area[1].
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