A product of
West Aspiration Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd
Langkawi Nature Blogs
New Book about Mangrove Flora of Langkawi
23 Jan 2011: Mark: Source: newstraitstimes
"Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has launched a book in its bid to educate the public on the importance of mangrove conservation.
Mangrove Flora of Langkawi was launched
by Prof Emeritus Dr Abdul Latif Mohamad.
Latif said the 150-page book took six years to complete and contained detailed information and over 100 photographs of 76 mangrove species in the country including those endemic to Langkawi."
Picture by Hamzah Osman:The authors Prof Emeritus Dr Abdul Latif Mohamad, Dr Wan Juliana Wan Ahmad (left) and Dr Norhayati Ahmad at the book launch.
Comments
Hi Marc, by Mark on 24 Jan 2011, 3:38 pm
So far I have no clue if this book is in English or not, or if not, if a translation is available or planned.
So far there is nothing on the net.
Hope we will find out soon.
Hi all by Mark on 02 Feb 2011, 12:15 pm
This book is in ENGLISH - adding the Malay and local names to the plants.
Mangrove Flora of Langkawi by Marc de Faoite on 24 Jan 2011, 12:34 am
Does anyone know if this book is available in English?