Imbak Canyon Conservation Area situated just to the north of Maliau Basin, roughly in the centre of Sabah is a 300 sq km area encompassing a sweeping valley, probably the largest contiguous lowland dipterocarp forest left in Sabah, flanked by high sandstone ridges. Scenic waterfalls are found along the sides and at the mouth of the Canyon. Imbak is rich in medicinal plants, and is important as a potential botanical gene bank for forest rehabilitation. As a pristine area of forest it also forms a vital component in the biodiversity corridor linking Maliau Basin to the south and Danum Valley to the east. Baseline research has been initiated and the first scientific expedition in the heart of the Canyon was held in 2004.

Tumunong Hallu Conservation Area is situated at the Darvel Bay, Lahad Datu and is one of the areas which is rich in marine biodiversity in this region. Several initiatives are being undertaken to transform this area into a marine and coastal forest research center. Preliminary findings revealed that the flora and fauna in this area included 81 plant species comprising coastal and inland vegetation. Among the wild life species identified were birds (Great slaty woodpecker, Pacific swallow) and mammals (Long-tailed macaque, barking deer, sambar deer). The area also has beautiful beaches with certain parts covered by mangrove trees. Surrounded by pristine clear sea water and coral reef, Tumunong Hallu Conservation Area is very suitable for marine recreational activities as well as marine-based environmental education, including mangrove swamp and coastal forest.

Environmental Education Yayasan Sabah embarked on environmental education as far back as 1988 by establishing the Sabah Nature Club also known as SNC with the cooperation of Sabah Education Department to promote environmental education and awareness among school children. Apart from carrying out environmental education activities al l over Sabah for its members, SNC also uses the Conservation Areas as venues for its environmental education programmes. SNC memberships are opened to students and teachers in primary, secondary schools as well as higher institutions of learning in Sabah. Danum Valley, Maliau Basin and Imbak Canyon Conservation Areas also conduct in-house environmental education programmes.

Hospitality and Recreation The Conservation Areas managed by Yayasan Sabah offers nature & adventure related activities such as jungle trekking, wildlife observation, birdwatching, canopy walks, etc. These activities benefits from the sound management of the Areas and scientific input from research, as well as promote public awareness and support.