Sharing of experience management and conservation of Kuching Wetlands National Park “ Ramsar Site

Irmadiana Ardi, . (2016) Sharing of experience management and conservation of Kuching Wetlands National Park “ Ramsar Site. [Proceedings Paper]

Kuching Wetlands National Park was listed in the Ramsar wetlands list in 2005 the fifth in Malaysia and the first in Sarawak. This totally protected area TPA is managed under the jurisdiction of Forest Department Sarawak under the Ramsar Unit. Predominantly covered with mangrove forest the site is an important habitat for primates and other wildlife including the endangered Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus. The wetland is also known for its abundant avifauna. Several types of migratory birds such as the rare Lesser Adjutant Stork have been seen roaming in the National Park vicinity. Mangrove swamp serves as a breeding ground for numerous commercially important species of fishes crabs and prawns. Nearby villagers have made fishing in the swamp as their way of life and source of income. Kuching Wetlands National Parks close proximity to the Kuching city has made it exposed to a number of threats and pollution over the years. However since the Management Plan was formulated and implemented in 2010 illegal activities i.e. hunting encroachment log harvesting have been under control by regulating enforcement and monitoring programmes. CEPA programmes are conducted regularly to create environmental awareness to the public and help rehabilitate degraded areas of the wetland. Due to the increasing number of visitors to KWNP there is a strong need for infrastructure and presence of management authorities to enhance tourism at the site. Projects for building infrastructure in the National Park have been proposed and hoped to begin soonest.

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Abstract

Kuching Wetlands National Park was listed in the Ramsar wetlands list in 2005 the fifth in Malaysia and the first in Sarawak. This totally protected area TPA is managed under the jurisdiction of Forest Department Sarawak under the Ramsar Unit. Predominantly covered with mangrove forest the site is an important habitat for primates and other wildlife including the endangered Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus. The wetland is also known for its abundant avifauna. Several types of migratory birds such as the rare Lesser Adjutant Stork have been seen roaming in the National Park vicinity. Mangrove swamp serves as a breeding ground for numerous commercially important species of fishes crabs and prawns. Nearby villagers have made fishing in the swamp as their way of life and source of income. Kuching Wetlands National Parks close proximity to the Kuching city has made it exposed to a number of threats and pollution over the years. However since the Management Plan was formulated and implemented in 2010 illegal activities i.e. hunting encroachment log harvesting have been under control by regulating enforcement and monitoring programmes. CEPA programmes are conducted regularly to create environmental awareness to the public and help rehabilitate degraded areas of the wetland. Due to the increasing number of visitors to KWNP there is a strong need for infrastructure and presence of management authorities to enhance tourism at the site. Projects for building infrastructure in the National Park have been proposed and hoped to begin soonest.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term:	Wetlands
AGROVOC Term:	National parks
AGROVOC Term:	Protected areas
AGROVOC Term:	Forest management
AGROVOC Term:	Monitoring
AGROVOC Term:	Mangroves
AGROVOC Term:	Vegetation
AGROVOC Term:	Wildlife
AGROVOC Term:	Fauna
AGROVOC Term:	Education
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13785

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