The state of Johor in Malaysia is noted for its national parks and forest reserves which preserve virgin rainforests known for its biodiversity and endangered species of animals. Mangrove swamps and coral reefs are also protected within these parks.
Endau Rompin National Park is located on the Johor-Pahang border (2°26′20″N103°16′22″E / 2.438915°N 103.272858°E / 2.438915; 103.272858 (Endau Rompin National Park)). The park takes its name from the Endau and Rompin rivers that flow through the park. It is the second largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia after Taman Negara, covering 489km2 with approximately 26km of jungle trails within the park. The most famous trail is a 16km trail that starts at Kuala Jasin and ends at Batu Hampar. Other sites of interest in the park are Opeh Guling waterfall, Buaya Sangkut waterfall and salt licks around Gunung Tiong. There are two entry points to the park with one at Kampung Peta and the other at Nitar. There are two other rivers, Selai and Jasin rivers, that flows through the park.
Gunung Ledang National Park
Gunung Ledang National Park is situated 170km from Johor Bahru and has an area of 107km2 (2°20′29″N102°34′26″E / 2.341496°N 102.573853°E / 2.341496; 102.573853 (Gunung Ledang National Park)). The park has two entry points, one in Sagil, Johor and the other in Asahan, Melaka. Gunung Ledang's peak, which is 1276 m above sea level is the highest point in the park and Johor. Gunung Ledang is also the 64th highest mountain in Malaysia and arguably the most climbed mountain in the country. Sagil waterfall, which is also in the park is a famous picnic site.
Gunung Belumut (Moss Mountain) Recreational Forest
Gunung Belumut (Moss Mountain) Recreational Forest (2°01′47″N103°32′23″E / 2.029643°N 103.539619°E / 2.029643; 103.539619 (Gunung Belmut Recreational Forest)) is based around the mountain, from which it gets its name. It is situated 32km from Kluang. Gunung Belumut (1010m) has a 6km path to the mountain's peak, which takes approximately four hours to reach. The park also has a unique rock formation, called Crown Rock (Batu Mahkota), which looks like a giant crown.
Sungai Sedili Besar and Sungai Sedili Kecil Wetland Preservation
It is another wetland area for the protection of migratory birds. This freshwater mangrove swamp has an area of 1.5km2.
Sungai Lebam Wetland Preservation
Sungai Lebam is a vast mangrove swamp where clams and fireflies are conserved. Fireflies congregate at the Berembang trees in the swamp. This wetland is near Kota Tinggi and approximately 91km from Johor Bahru.
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