Diversity, abundance and distribution on palmae of Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve and Sekayu Recreational Forest

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.