Conservation Measures Taken
Some 483 ha. of mangrove forest and peat swamp forest in north Temburong District are included within the Labu-Selirong Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1948 (2,499 ha) and 1954 (8,984 ha). In addition, there are small protected areas of mangrove forest along the Sungai Brunei. Wildlife enjoys some protection under the Brunei Wildlife Protection Enactment of 1978.
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