Tenompok Forest Reserve, Forest reserve in Ranau District, Malaysia.
Tenompok Forest Reserve is a 1,984 hectare woodland area in mountainous terrain that rises to 1,660 meters in elevation. The land is crossed by a network of trails that lead through different natural environments.
The Malaysian government established this area as a Class 1 Forest Reserve in 1984. This protected status replaced its former use as a native settlement reserve.
Local communities nearby use this forest for traditional practices that have been part of their way of life for generations. You can see how people interact with the woodland during your visit.
You need a permit from the Sabah Forestry Department before exploring the trails. It helps to check in advance how to obtain the permit and what conditions apply.
The forest is home to more than 60 species of ferns and fern allies, including some found only in this area. This botanical diversity makes it a rare example of the plant life found in the Mount Kinabalu region.
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