Water Quality and Solid Wastes

Abstract

Sabal Forest Reserve (SFR) encompasses several highland streams and is bordered by oil palm plantations. This chapter presents findings from a recent expedition aimed at evaluating the status of water resources within SFR. The study was motivated by growing concerns over anthropogenic pressures, climate variability, and land-use changes that may compromise water quality. By systematically collecting and analyzing data across multiple sampling sites, this work seeks to establish baseline conditions for future monitoring, detect spatial variations, and identify areas requiring urgent intervention.