Pakis Bakau Gergasi (Giant
Mangrove Fern)
There are two types of Mangrove Fern,
Acrostichum aureum and Acrostichum
speciosum that grow in this mangrove
swamp. True to its name, it can grow to
heights of 3 to 4 meters. Considered a weed
in the mangroves, it grows in sties that have
been disturbed and hinders the growth of
the mangrove species.
Mangrove Fern)
There are two types of Mangrove Fern,
Acrostichum aureum and Acrostichum
speciosum that grow in this mangrove
swamp. True to its name, it can grow to
heights of 3 to 4 meters. Considered a weed
in the mangroves, it grows in sties that have
been disturbed and hinders the growth of
the mangrove species.
Mangrove swamps protect the coastline by acting as wave breaks.
They stabilise coastlines, promote coastal accretion and serve as
natural barriers against torrential storms, which prevents shoreline
erosion. They also trap debris, sediments, excess nutrients and toxic
elements through their natural filtering processes. This improves the
water quality of tidal rivers that drain through mangroves. Mangrove
swamps act as wind breaks which reduce the force of winds that may
destroy and damage property.
They stabilise coastlines, promote coastal accretion and serve as
natural barriers against torrential storms, which prevents shoreline
erosion. They also trap debris, sediments, excess nutrients and toxic
elements through their natural filtering processes. This improves the
water quality of tidal rivers that drain through mangroves. Mangrove
swamps act as wind breaks which reduce the force of winds that may
destroy and damage property.
| Benefits of the Mangrove Swamp Home to animals, fish, reptiles and plant life Supports the fishing industry Rich source of timber Medicinal uses Tourist attraction |
| The Mangrove swamp provide food and nesting for many animals that include fish, reptiles and amphibian species, mammals and birds. The dead leaves and twigs in the water grow microorganisms that provide food for young marine animals. |
Mangrove root systems provide a filtering
system for run-off from the interior, allowing
the sediments to be removed before
entering open water which would otherwise
kill coral reef colonies.
system for run-off from the interior, allowing
the sediments to be removed before
entering open water which would otherwise
kill coral reef colonies.
| Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve |
| Look closely at some of the inhabitants of this mangrove reserve |
The Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is also located a couple of
miles from the town of Lumut in the state of Perak. An unusual sight
to see, these salt resistant trees along the coastline, have their roots
exposed above the soggy earth. A boardwalk winds it way through
the forest reserve.
miles from the town of Lumut in the state of Perak. An unusual sight
to see, these salt resistant trees along the coastline, have their roots
exposed above the soggy earth. A boardwalk winds it way through
the forest reserve.
The Matang mangrove forest is another of the many splendors of
Perak state. This pristine mangrove and mudflat ecosystem has
survived as the largest single tract of mangrove forest in Malaysia.
The whole area is internationally renowned as the best managed
sustainable mangrove forest in Malaysia and among the best
managed such forest worldwide. Also recognized is the rich diversity
of wildlife and habitats that thrive throughout the mangrove and
mudflat ecosystem.
Perak state. This pristine mangrove and mudflat ecosystem has
survived as the largest single tract of mangrove forest in Malaysia.
The whole area is internationally renowned as the best managed
sustainable mangrove forest in Malaysia and among the best
managed such forest worldwide. Also recognized is the rich diversity
of wildlife and habitats that thrive throughout the mangrove and
mudflat ecosystem.
SWISS GARDEN DAMAI LAUT
As a graduation gift to my son, and before he went off to college to start
his adult life, I decided to spend some time with him and planned on
one of those 'father and son' vacation trips. We looked around and
decided on The Swiss-Garden Resort & Spa Damai Laut. It had
everything we needed …beach, private championship golf course,
restaurants and interesting day tours.
When we arrived at the resort, the hospitality we received was warm
and friendly and the ocean front room we had came with a stunning
view. We quickly checked out the place and there was a lot of ground
to cover.
Right at the resort was the Damai Laut Golf & Country Club. This
beautiful 18-hole (72 par) Golf Course was challenging and it came
with awesome views of the Straits of Malacca. I can see why it was
voted the Best Resort Golf Course 2005/2006. We quickly made our
reservations for tee times and we decided to start off at 8am since the
Club offered breakfast for the early golfers.
Our stay at the Swiss Garden Damai Laut was very enjoyable and
memorable. We play golf, relaxed at the SamSara Spa and was
pampered, went island hoping, shared some water sports, and the day
tours or eco-tourism was very enlightening. We visited the turtle
sanctuary, charcoal factory, mangrove reserve and the hot springs. I
am sure the both of us will be talking about this for a long time to come.
Grateful father.
As a graduation gift to my son, and before he went off to college to start
his adult life, I decided to spend some time with him and planned on
one of those 'father and son' vacation trips. We looked around and
decided on The Swiss-Garden Resort & Spa Damai Laut. It had
everything we needed …beach, private championship golf course,
restaurants and interesting day tours.
When we arrived at the resort, the hospitality we received was warm
and friendly and the ocean front room we had came with a stunning
view. We quickly checked out the place and there was a lot of ground
to cover.
Right at the resort was the Damai Laut Golf & Country Club. This
beautiful 18-hole (72 par) Golf Course was challenging and it came
with awesome views of the Straits of Malacca. I can see why it was
voted the Best Resort Golf Course 2005/2006. We quickly made our
reservations for tee times and we decided to start off at 8am since the
Club offered breakfast for the early golfers.
Our stay at the Swiss Garden Damai Laut was very enjoyable and
memorable. We play golf, relaxed at the SamSara Spa and was
pampered, went island hoping, shared some water sports, and the day
tours or eco-tourism was very enlightening. We visited the turtle
sanctuary, charcoal factory, mangrove reserve and the hot springs. I
am sure the both of us will be talking about this for a long time to come.
Grateful father.
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