Mangrove swamps: Extract 3
Mangrove swamps are fast becoming popular as ecotourism sites in Malaysia. There are many sites throughout Malaysia like the Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Kuala Gula in Perak and the Bako National Park in Sarawak. Walkways and high towers are some of the facilities provided for tourist to get closer to nature, the unique ecosystem of the mangrove swamp. Mangrove swamps have a great variety of bird species. They are a stopover for migratory birds from Siberia to Australia. Besides that, tourist can fish, go jungle tracking, visit forestry and aquaculture areas or just have leisure cruise.
We have to preserve this important area, as it is our heritage. Currently there are many laws to protect the mangrove swamps and to control development in the area. They are the Environment Quality Act, 1974, Wildlife Preservation Act, 1972, Fisheries Act, 1985, and the National Forestation Act, 1984 just to name a few. We have to ensure that the mangrove swamps are managed properly to ensure the preservation of the wildlife and plants in the area. We have to ensure that we preserve the ecosystem here and not repair damage when it has been done. We should use strip felling when cutting down trees in this area as it only cuts down selected trees and leaves the rest around it. This allows fast regeneration. Indirectly other plants that would have been destroyed if normal felling were carried out would have a place of shelter. When we preserve the trees, we ensure the well being of the wildlife in the area.
We must save the mangrove swamps for the future of our children and mankind.
Referring to the above extract, answer the following questions.
1. Name a popular ecotourism site in Malaysia.
2. How can we preserve mangrove swamps?
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