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Persatuan Eko-Pelancongan Keindahan Alam Laut Aktiviti Manusia (KALAM)
BACKGROUND/HISTORY The mudflats and mangroves around Kuala Gula provide food and shelter for thousands of waterbirds and other species, including 13 globally threatened or near-threatened species. Kuala Gula has thus been recognised as a bird habitat of international significance. KALAM and its sister organisation, CETA were formed by the local village community as a result of a previous project by Wetlands International. The aim of the project was to promote wise-use of Kuala Gula through empowering the local community with environmental awareness and skills required to conduct sustainable...
Kuala Gula Community Ecotourism Activity (CETA)
BACKGROUND/HISTORY CETA was established with the assistance of Wetlands International under the Kuala Gula wetland conservation and wise use project. The mission of CETA is to protect the natural resources of Kuala Gula and improve the understanding of the importance of mangroves for tourists. CETA also creates an alternative livelihood for the local community. CETA members are qualified nature guides from the local community. Tour activities include mangrove trail, wildlife and bird observation, slide show on mangrove ecology, seafood, and visit to cottage industry. NEEDS On the weeekends,...