Distinctive Features & Why Are They Unique In Genting Highlands?

Endemic species: Nepenthes ramispina.

They are now categorised as Endangered Species and their long term sustainability is under threat.

WHY?

1. The seeds, flowers, and plant specimens are illegally poached by collectors.
2. Open areas where their seeds are dispersed by wind are now maintained on a regular basis through grass cutting.
3. The possibility of clearing land for urbanization in nearby areas.
4. Trespassers who encroached on their habitat for hiking purposes, stepping onto seedlings on the sides of the trail, indiscriminate cutting and widening of trail routes and clearing pockets of their original habitats, and indiscriminate picking of pitchers along the path.

The conservation and preservation of Pitcher Plants are an example of 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.