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Regreening of burned over areas using native species
Objectives
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To enhance the biodiversity of the UBD Campus;
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To reduce the incidence and severity of soil erosion
and wildfires;
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To make the campus more aesthetically pleasing
and attractive to staff, students and visitors.
Research Theme
Activities
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Selection of trees for the arboretum and the adjacent
area
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Site preparation and planting of trees for the
arboretum
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Site preparation and planting of trees for the
adjacent area to the arboretum
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Monitoring of the arboretum planting and rehabilitation
work
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Feasibility work on fire break paths
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Fruit trees selection and soil preparation for
the orchards
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Establishment of the orchards
Expected Outcomes
- Biodiversity within the UBD Campus is enhanced, making the place
more aesthetically pleasing and attractive to staff, students, and
visitors.
- Established theme areas like the fernarium, palmetum, herbal and
medicinal gardens, and arboretum will serve as education, research
and teaching tools for our B.Sc. Biology/Environmental Science undergraduate
curriculum.
- Established fire breaks
Indicative Budget
Duration
Project site
- University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Campus
ARCBC Remarks
Implementing Agency
| Dr. Kamariah Abu Salim
Biology Department
University of Brunei Darussalam
Tungku Link, Bandar Seri Begawan Be 1410
Brunei Darussalam
Tel. No. +673 249001 ext 377/387
Fax No. +673 249502; 249003
kamsalim@fos.ubd.edu.bn
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| Investigators |
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Dr. Olesegun O. Osunkoya
Dr. Kamariah Abu Salim
Dr. David S. Edwards
Dr. Joseph K. Charles
Dr. Hj. Kassim Hj. Daud
Dr. David J.W. Lane
Dr. Zohrah Hj. Sulaiman
Dr. Webber E. Booth
Dr. Chua Tock Hing
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