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.
(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 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.
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.
| 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.
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 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.
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.
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| Attractions |
Matang Mangrove Forest is the largest stand of mangrove ecosystems in
Peninsular Malaysia. These ecologically abundant mangrove habitats stretch
along the west coast tidal mudflats of northern Perak for almost 50km plus
another 40km along the shorelines of the sheltered river systems within the
reserve's five estuaries.
During the migration season between August and April every year, more than
200,000 migratory birds representing some 50 species are estimated to stop
over here.
There are also well-equipped and informative visitor centres where you can get
detailed educational programmes and displays, which focus on the
importance of safeguarding and preserving the mangrove ecosystems and the
large numbers of resident and migrant bird species.
The Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary has won the "Best Tourist Attraction (Natural
Attraction)" category during the Malaysia Tourism Awards, a prestigious award
presented to agencies and organisations which contribute to the development
of tourism in Malaysia.
Peninsular Malaysia. These ecologically abundant mangrove habitats stretch
along the west coast tidal mudflats of northern Perak for almost 50km plus
another 40km along the shorelines of the sheltered river systems within the
reserve's five estuaries.
During the migration season between August and April every year, more than
200,000 migratory birds representing some 50 species are estimated to stop
over here.
There are also well-equipped and informative visitor centres where you can get
detailed educational programmes and displays, which focus on the
importance of safeguarding and preserving the mangrove ecosystems and the
large numbers of resident and migrant bird species.
The Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary has won the "Best Tourist Attraction (Natural
Attraction)" category during the Malaysia Tourism Awards, a prestigious award
presented to agencies and organisations which contribute to the development
of tourism in Malaysia.
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