Abstract:
This study was conducted at Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve and Sekayu Recreational Forest
to determine the diversity, abundance and distribution of Palmae and to relate the species
existence in both locations with environmental factor. The data were recorded in plot 20
x 50 m 2 at the lower (148 m) and upper (345 m) elevations in Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve
and at the lower (101 m) and upper (290 m) elevations in Sekayu Recreational Forest.
The physical parameters such as light intensity, air humidity and soil humidity at those
areas were also measured. A total of 448 individuals out of 15 species of Palmae were
recorded in both locations. 'There were 10 species with 250 individuals were recorded in
Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve while in Sekayu Recreational Forest, a total of species
recorded was eight with 198 individuals.
