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Ecotourism in Sedili Kechil
This project aims to stimulate ecotourism in Sedili Kechil in Johor province of Malaysia. It provides many activities to tourists who come to the area. This strengthens the livelihoods of the local community of Sedili, which are connected to the wetlands. there are also other activities for the local population. E.g. fishing is an active part of their daily lives. Wetlands are also important, as leaves and plant extract from the trees are used as local resources in infrastructural, medicinal and cultural aspects of their lives.
Project Description:
The wetlands of Sedili is one of the best remaining examples of wetlands in the country with distinct gradation of riverine vegetation and freshwater swamp forests. Moving upriver on a boat from the sandy coastline, the distinct vegetation belts of Sedili wetlands can be seen.
The rich mangroves are followed by thriving nypa swamp at the confluence of salt and freshwater. The scenery changes to the mixed shrub vegetation of the putat belt, followed by thick pandanus undergrowth, and finally reaching the freshwater swamp where the endangered water trumpet can be found. A variety of wildlife can also be found here. One might be lucky enough to see a family of smooth otters playing in the river or migratory birds feeding on the beaches. The mudflats are teaming with life such as crabs, snails and birds.
The livelihood of the local community of Sedili is also connected to the wetlands. Fishing is an active part of their daily lives. Leaves and plant extract from the trees are used as local resources in infrastructural, medicinal and cultural aspects of their lives.
Project Partners:
Project partner: Kumpulan Ekopelancongan Sedili Kechil
Financially supported by: