Sg. Pandan sampling day by Biotech Environmental students

Hey there Sciencess students :)

 On the 20th March 2013, 3rd year Enviromental Biotech students had went to Sungai Pandan Waterfalls, (also sometimes called the Panching waterfalls) for their biodiversity sampling.

For you guys that doesn't know, Sungai Pandan is situated about 25 km from Kuantan, Pahang. It is a popular picnic and recreational location for Kuantan dwellers and those staying in the surrounding areas. Besides having the beautiful cascading waterfalls, the cool clear waters forming the streams along sandy soil amidst verdant jungle surroundings surely gave a breath taking experience for those that experience it.

Here some additional information about The Sungai Pandan ("Pandan River") Waterfalls:

 

The Sungai Pandan ("Pandan River") Waterfalls is part of the Sungai Pandan Forest Reserve ("Hutan Lipur Sungai Pandan") that encompasses an area of about 25 hectares. This forest reserve, an untouched treasure, is home to several species of tropical trees including a few species of the pitcher plants.

One of the environmental students said that "they having a great time exploring  the numerous tall timber trees and flora that make the green jungle there". With the assist from their beloved lecterur, they managed to identify the tall dipterocarp tree species of keruing, meranti and damar endemic in the area. Some small animals and some species of birds can also be spotted in the trees. 

If going further uphill to the top you can see the small stream that is the source of the uninterrupted supply of waters for the waterfalls. Along the way there are a few rest-huts to stop and view the surroundings.You can obsertved the beautiful cascading waterfalls. They shine a brilliant white against the morning sunlight.They are an amazing sight!!!

 

"Nature is always beautiful whichever way we look at them."

 Sincerely,