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ASEM Symposium on Urban Forestry, China, Nov-Dec 2004. Urban Forestry & Its Relevance to Tourism Development in Sabah. by Y.F. Lee, J. Ligunjang & S.C. Yong Forestry Department, Sabah, Malaysia. 作者 : 李妍樺 J. Ligunjang 楊思澄. This presentation …. Definition of Urban Forestry - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Urban Forestry &
Its Relevance to Tourism Development in Sabah
byY.F. Lee, J. Ligunjang & S.C. Yong
Forestry Department, Sabah, Malaysia
作者 :
李妍樺J. Ligunjang
楊思澄
ASEM Symposium on Urban Forestry, China, Nov-Dec 2004
This presentation…..
Definition of Urban Forestry Benefits of Trees & Forests in Urban Areas Urban Centres in Sabah Urban Forestry Potential under Different
Conditions Current Status of Urban Forestry in Sabah Relationship of Urban Forestry to Tourism Closing Notes
What is Urban Forestry ?
Urban settlements > 5,000 as urban centre (Hardoy &
Satterthwaite, 1986) > 20,000 as ‘urban’, > 100,000
(city), >5 million (big cities), United Nations (1991)
> 10,000 as urban centre (Sabah Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project, ICZM)
is the planned, integrated & systematic approach to the management of trees in urban & peri–urban
areas for their contribution to the physiological, sociological and economic well-being of urban
society. Urban forestry is multifaceted; it deals with
woodlands, groups of trees, and individual trees where dense conglomerations of people live, involves
a wide variety of habitats (streets, parks, derelict corners, etc) & is concerned with a great range of
benefits & problems. (Carter,1995)
Urban Forestry
Benefits of Trees & Forests In Urban Areas…..
Environmental Materials Air pollution controlNoise pollution controlBeautification of towns & citiesSlope stabilisation & erosion controlShade & regulation of microclimateEnhancement of water infiltration into soilBiodiversity conservationProtection of water catchment
FoodFodderTimber, fuelwood & polesSpicesFibresMedicinesOthers non-timber products
Urban Centres in Sabah
Sabah:2.822 mil. population in a land area 73,620 km2 ; 38/km2 population density
15 towns/cities in Sabah:1.29 mil. or 45.6% of population
Malaysia: 62% urban population (2000)
Town/CityPopulation
1991Population
2000Population
2004
Kota Kinabalu 160,100 305,400 331,900
Sandakan 157,200 275,400 299,300
Tawau 124,700 213,900 232,500
Lahad Datu 45 100 74,600 81,100
Putatan 61,800 67,200
Donggongon 56,500 61,400
Keningau 16,100 43,900 47,700
Semporna 43,300 47,100
Kudat 21,900 26,700 29,100
Ranau 12,800 15,600 17,000
Kunak 11,000 15,600 17,000
Papar 15,200 16,500
Beaufort 12,500 13,600
Kinarut 12,400 13,500
Kota Belud 10,100 11,000
Total 1,182,900 1,285,900
Urban Forestry Potential under Different Conditions…
Urban forestry: not actively practised in Sabah, but it is instructive to evaluate the potential of urban forestry under different circumstances
Potential of urban forestry under different conditions of land cover (refer to Appendix 4)
The relationship of land ownership to access & the potential of establishing or maintaining urban forests & trees (refer to Appendix 5)
Current Status of Urban Forestry in Sabah…
Urban Centres recently established Urban forestry activities which have
been carried out are mainly confined to: Management of some forested land Planting & maintenance of ornamental
trees
Kota Kinabalu : Rainforest CitySandakan : Nature City Tawau : Planters’ Land (Bumi Peladang)
Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary
“Wetland-in-a-city” Located 2km from Kota Kinabalu
city centre Covers 24 ha mangrove forest Bird watching activities (over 83
species of birds) Education & public awareness 1.5km board walk (resting huts,
observation towers and outdoor classroom)
Managed by Likas Wetland Sanctuary Management Committee
Great Egret
Fiddler Crab
Mudskippers
1.5 board walk Back
SandakanRainforest Park
210 hectares & about 8km from Sandakan city centre
Type locality of more than 70 species of trees and other plants
Forest of very high scientific & historical value
Facilities:120 parking lots, 3 km of jogging trails/ bicycle track & administration building
Being planned: Observation towers, camping site, picnic ground, nature trails with pavilions, exhibition hall, visitors’ centre & interpretation centre
Managed by Sabah Forestry Department
Back
Gemok Hill Information Centre
In Gemok Hill Forest Reserve (virgin jungle) which covers 446 hectares & about 11 km from Tawau city centre.
Favourite activities: jungle trekking, hiking, camping & sightseeing.
Facilities: Canopy walkway, information centre, pavilions, staff quarters, children’s playground, nature trails, etc
Managed by Sabah Forestry Department
Relationship of Urban Forestry to Tourism…
Statistics of visitors to Sabah, 1999-2003
483,991
1,251,454
1,107,356
754,446
918,523
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Year
No.
Of V
isito
rs
Foreigner
Malaysian
Grand Total
Linear (Grand Total)
Relationship of Urban Forestry to Tourism…
Top 5 countries of origin of tourists Indonesia (34%), Philippines (25%), Taiwan /
Republic of China (24%), Brunei (11%) & Singapore (6%)
Target: 2.7 mil. arrivals (2007), 113% increase in 4 years
Estimated tourist receipt RM 2 billion (2004) One of the main reasons for tourists to come to
Sabah is to enjoy its nature and wildlife. Many of these ecotourist destinations in close
proximity to or within the urban centres, making Sabah “nature at the doorstep” for visitors to enjoy.
It is important for those aspects of urban forestry which support tourism, particularly ecotourism, to be given high priority & urgent attention.
Cities / towns which serve as gateway
to popular ecotourist destinations in Sabah City / Town Popular Ecotourist Destinations
Kota KinabaluTunku Abdul Rahman Marine ParkKinabalu ParkPoring Hot SpringRafflesia Information CentreCrocker Range National ParkKawang Recreational Forest
SandakanSepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre / Sepilok Forest ReserveLower Kinabatangan Wildlife SanctuaryGomantong CavesSelingan Turtle IslandsLankayan IslandLabuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
TawauMaliau BasinTawau Hill ParkSipadan IslandMadai Caves & Madai Waterfall
Lahad DatuDanum ValleyDarvel BayTabin Wildlife Reserve
亜庇
山打根
斗湖 拿篤
Cities / towns which serve as gateway to popular ecotourist destinations in Sabah
Closing Notes
Urban forestry is practised only to a limited extent in Sabah
Tourism is an important economic sector
With tourism high on the development agenda in Sabah, there is a need to promote urban forestry
Urban forestry provides locals & visitors the numerous social, environmental & economic benefits.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
•State Government of Sabah•Director of Forestry, Sabah•Organiser of ASEM Symposium on Urban Forestry, 2004
Thank you!