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Surat khabar: New Tribune (Tribune Prime) Hari/Tarikh: 12/5/2013 N1uka Surat: 3 Tajuk : RM 4.9M For Mangrove Replanting. RM4.9m for BYABANG SALFIAN NAWAWI to plant 1,000 mangrove seedlings recordsmangrove 80 unique plant replanting species, on a 5-hectare wetland allocated 10 species of the pitcher plant and : A massive alloca- in KWNP. 60 species of frogs including the tion of RM4.9 million has been "Under this collaboration, a world's smallest frog, Microhyla approved for the replanting of total of 3,000 seedlings will be Nepenthicola. mangrove trees and other plant planted in the next two years "It is also important to promote species in the coastal areas of the under the EcoBako. programme, " KWNP due to the existence of state to restore and preserve the Shardini said in his speech at dolphins in the waters around wetland ecosystem. the launching ceremony of the the area and the Lemidin River Sarawak Forestry Department programme at the KWNP here which is home to over 20 species Deputy Director Wan Shardini yesterday morning. of crocodiles, " he said. Wan Salleh disclosed that the "The State Forest Department According to Shardini, a mar- project was first launched in 2006 is also actively promoting KWNP keting plan has been drafted and and up to date, 32 locations in as an attractive tourist eco resort, will be presented to the Ministry of Kuching, Miri, and which will indirectly improve the Tourism for long term benefits. were included. state's economy and protect the . PETRONAS, he said, is the only "Up to date, we have plant- endangered species for future company actively participating ed 644,787 mangrove seedlings generations. in efforts to conserve the envi- from various species through "The plan includes conserva- ronment under its social service the cooperation of participants tion, planning and promotion programme. from primary schools to Universiti of Bako National Park which is Also present at the function Sarawak (UNIMAS), " he known for its biodiversity of flora were PETRONAS General Manager said. and fauna, Santubong National Shamsur Taha and senior officials For this year, the ministry is Park which is famous as a transit of the company and the Forestry planting 7,187 mangrove seed- point and Gulf Buntal hornbill, Department. lings (of the ringworm species) on a bird migration stopover from a land area covering 11.5 hectares around the world, " said Shardini. in the Kuching Wetlands National Shardini explained that two (left) Park (KWNP). locations have been widely intro- SHARDINI and A Shamsur the tree collaborative programme duced - the Semenggoh Wildlife at planting with PETRNOAS involves 250 stu- Centre and National Park Dome. ceremonyat KWNPin Bako. dents from schools in the district The National Park Dome