human are part of the wetlands
Local communities use wetlands area primarily for fisheries, agriculture, recreation nature/cultural-based tourism. However, it is difficult to preserve biodiversity along this coast because the mangroves are impacted by coastal development, illegal mangrove removal, pollution and non-sustainable fisheries practices. Communities are forced to adapt themselves and to look for a sustainable way to live harmony in the wetlands ecosystem.
Here are some links to the coastal communities issue:
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/05/17/village-leader-hails-move-to-check-dwindling-cockle-numbers/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/05/17/cockle-trade-threatened-production-down-to-16000-tonnes-from-100000-tonnes/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/05/18/fewer-cockles-in-hawker-dishes-due-to-shortage/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/12/07/leaving-a-bad-taste-rampant-thefts-plaguing-cockle-business-in-selangor/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/12/07/licensed-thieves-making-life-tough-for-fishermen/
Here are some links to the coastal communities issue:
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/05/17/village-leader-hails-move-to-check-dwindling-cockle-numbers/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/05/17/cockle-trade-threatened-production-down-to-16000-tonnes-from-100000-tonnes/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/05/18/fewer-cockles-in-hawker-dishes-due-to-shortage/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/12/07/leaving-a-bad-taste-rampant-thefts-plaguing-cockle-business-in-selangor/
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/12/07/licensed-thieves-making-life-tough-for-fishermen/
Firefly species conservation & Ecotourism
The Kampung Kuantan firefly tour were first made famous by the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) members in the 1970's. it grew in popularity and was listed as a state tourist attraction in the 1980's. The promotion of this activity has seen in the influx of many tourists to witness what is said to be the largest.
The chance to witness the synchronized display of congregating fireflies is gaining more attention and this activity has the potential of becoming a good source of income for the local community as an ecotourism product. Despite the fact that ecotourism in areas that offer firefly river cruises are gaining more popular amongst the local and foreign tourist, the wetlands that support these crucial firefly habitats are being increasingly threatened by habitat loss, water and light pollution from urbanization and industrialization.
The chance to witness the synchronized display of congregating fireflies is gaining more attention and this activity has the potential of becoming a good source of income for the local community as an ecotourism product. Despite the fact that ecotourism in areas that offer firefly river cruises are gaining more popular amongst the local and foreign tourist, the wetlands that support these crucial firefly habitats are being increasingly threatened by habitat loss, water and light pollution from urbanization and industrialization.
Home stays at Kampung endah, banting
Kampung Endah, Banting is in the Kuala Langat district of Selangor where mangroves are found and bordered by cash crop plantations of coconut, oil palm and vegetables, including a home-grown ‘krepek’ (snack) industry, among others. Thus, interesting activities, programs and events can be organized in the village’s 33 home stay establishments and in their gardens imbued with varieties of medicinal plants and herbs, coconut and oil palm plantation areas, mangroves, coastal fringes and sandy beach. It has to be noted that the village biosphere is also a fly-by, rest and take off zone for migratory birds.
– as reflected in this meaningful village saying “prihatin iku punco joyo” or “sincere concern leads to success”. The most attractive feature is that the village is imbued with a realm of culture, tradition, economy, social structure.
– as reflected in this meaningful village saying “prihatin iku punco joyo” or “sincere concern leads to success”. The most attractive feature is that the village is imbued with a realm of culture, tradition, economy, social structure.
