Bird Diversity in Ayer Hitam Utara Forest Reserve, Johor and Implications on Peat Swamp Forest Management Strategies

Ayer Hitam Utara Forest Reserve (AHUFR) is the largest and last existing peat swamp forest in Johor. Peat are known to be very important as it serve a home variety of flora fauna, especially bird species. Other than that, also prone fire become major threat during hot weather or drought (El Nino events). This problem will cause biodiversity loss threaten bird’s habitat behaviour since some birds extremely susceptible sudden environmental changes. Therefore, effective management need implemented on ecosystem order conserve well species that inhabit area. Hence, this study was conducted provide preliminary checklist bird, while identify threats faced by AHUFR came out with best protect wildlife it. The method used mist-netting, direct observation aid DSLR camera, video binocular, spotter scope, sound recording interview ranger for four days. About 15 recorded, five from method, three recording, two mist-netting method. From data, one vulnerable (VU) near threatened (NT) recorded which Black Hornbill (Anthracoceros malayanus) Fluffy-backed Tit-babbler (Macronus ptilosus) respectively. Both native forest. In terms threat, identified common occurring AHUFR. diversity can if there no action taken various parties spreading awareness among communities according issue. suggested few recommendations practices manage