About one-third of the world's flowering plants are found in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, reflecting a variety of the country's ecosystems, from the humid lowland rainforest to heath forests and large tracts of mangrove forest in Sarawak, and the rich mountain flora of Mount Kinabalu in Sarawak. The first three sections of this volume introduce the reader to the geological history of Malaysia, setting the stage for a description of the country's diverse habitat and types and varied plant life forms. The fourth section focuses on the socio-economic importance of both native and introduced species, and the interaction of plants with people, animals and the environment. The volume concludes with a discussion of the future of Malaysia's rich plant heritage and its dependence on the delicate balance between conservation and the controlled exploitation of forest resources.

Editor: Dr E. Soepadmo
ISBN: 978-981-3018-40-2