About Taman Pertanian Sabah Background
Taman Pertanian Sabah is part
of the 1,500 acres of the Agriculture Research Station, Lagud Sebrang
Tenom which is administered and owned by the Agriculture Department
Sabah. It is a complex consisting of the Agriculture Research Station,
seed Production Centre for Cash Crop, Farmers Training Centre and
Taman Pertanian Sabah itself. The Park sprawled over an area of
500 acres.
The park was first opened to visitors
in October 2000, and was officially launched by the former Prime
Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on the 25 March, 2001.
With its rich biodiversity, the
Park has a magnificent collection for indigenous and introduced
plants species. It is also a conservation centre for the native
Orchids of Borneo. This park would become a heritage for the next
generation and this will help to educate people in nature conservation
and the preservation of natural rainforest through cultivation of
trees, shrubs, plants and flowers.
The lush greenery, multitude species
of plants / flowers of endemic to Borneo Island and very rare, panoramic
view of the lakes, captivating landscaped gardens provide an excellent
base to expand your knowledge and ideal environment for those who
seek peace, quiet and tranquility away from stressed and urban noise.
This park also provides a great trekking ground as well as nature
walks and jungle activities. The park is blessed with mother nature’s
treasures.
The park is a showcase of
integrated activities carried out by all the Departments and Agencies
under the Ministry of Agriculture Development and Food Industry.
It also serves as a training and education centre for agriculture,
horticulture, apiculture, seed production, forestry, fishery and
animal husbandry. It is divided into five key areas:
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