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An overview of the history,
concepts, landscaping, wildlife, and art that make the Rimbun Dahan
garden unique.
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The botanical names, common names and brief descriptions
of some of the plants found in the garden at Rimbun Dahan.
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On the first Saturday morning of every month, Angela
Hijjas leads a naturalists' tour around Rimba Ilmu , the botanical gardens
of University Malaya, in association with the Malaysian Nature Society.
Meet at 9am on the steps to the Rimba Ilmu building. Charge is $4 per adult, half for children. Wear long sleeves and pants if mosquitos bother you.The walk is through the gardens, and includes a visit to the Rainforest Exhibition and the Rare Plants Conservatory. The discussion focuses on ecology, conservation issues facing Malaysian species, how to identify some trees, and why that is important. |
Angela
Hijjas has written for the magazine of the Malaysian Nature Society on
issues of contemporary landscape, gardening and conservation, based
on her experience with her garden at Rimbun Dahan.
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