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Native Tea Trees

 

Why is this special in Genting Highlands Malaysia?

   

   

  

Trivia
What is the aroma of Genting Highlands Tea Leaves?

Ans: Fruity, like guava

   

   

Distinctive Features & Why Are They Unique In Genting Highlands?

Native species: Leptospermum flavescens.

It is Endemic to Peninsular Malaysia, specifically in the Genting Highlands, and is listed as an Endangered Species; their sustainability is under threat.

 

WHY?

  1. Their dispersed seeds are growing in open areas that are kept up with regular grass cutting.
  2. Trespassers' indiscriminate hiking activities, such as trail cutting and route widening.
  3. Land clearance for future development is threatening natural habitats.

The conservation and preservation of Leptospermum flavescens species represent our collective and widespread effort to protect and conserve the important Flora of Genting Highlands and their natural habitat, thereby ensuring species continuity. We accomplish this by establishing forest safe zones known as BIO Parks and making them accessible to the public under guidance.

  

  

   

   

Conservation Efforts

  1. Rescue threatened plants from areas impacted by land development and relocate them to safe and secure areas on our property.
  2. Establish salvaged plant holding areas that also serve as education and information centres.

  

Sustainability Efforts

  1. Gazette virgin mossy forests as safe zones for the conservation of Dacrydium comosum species and their long-term viability.
  2. Ensure that the sites are adequately protected from public and unauthorised entry.
  3. Monitor and control access to protected areas.
  4. Regulate university plant sample collection in order to prevent over-collection of endemic and endangered species.