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STRATEGY ->
CONSERVE
CONSERVE
important natural ecosystems and historical and cultural features
for future generations.
PRINCIPLES
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Preservation and conservation of the natural ecosystem and resources and
restoration of damaged habitat are vital to ensure continuity of values and
benefits into the future.
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Concerted efforts to reduce and eliminate unsustainable patterns of
production and
consumption, and promote conservation measures are requisite
elements of the concept of sustainable management of the coastal ecosystem
and its life support system.
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Conservation and preservation of geological, cultural and historical sites
as well as other areas with special attraction are of utmost importance
because of intrinsic economic and environmental values, as well as the
heritage for future generations.
OBJECTIVES
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Conserve and restore biodiversity of the coastal ecosystems.
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Preserve local ecological, geological, cultural and historical heritage
sites.
Objective 1: Conserve and restore
biodiversity of the coastal ecosystems
Action Programs:
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Develop and implement restoration program of
habitats and resources of significant natural value and biodiversity by:
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Identify major
threatening activities, conflicts and processes in the coastal ecosystems, and
areas that need immediate management intervention and designate these areas as
Special Management Area. Pulau Ketam and its surrounding islands and waters are
to be designated as such and integrated management plan for conservation and
restoration will be developed and instituted.
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Incorporating
planning schemes which restrict development or misuse or conflicting use of
significant sites into national, state and local development plans.
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Drafting standard,
guidelines and regulations for the implementation of ‘best environmental
management practices’.
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Carry out
gazettement of the designated areas under suitable legal provisions and
implement the integrated management and development plans including the
sustainable ecosystem restoration and conservation works.
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Carry out close
monitoring, evaluation and inspection of the implementation of policies,
regulations and related legislative instruments in the designated preservation
and protection areas.
2. Formulate a holistic resource management scheme to
evaluate resource uses which
could potentially exceed the natural carrying
capacity of the
ecosystem hence causing destruction and alteration of the
natural habitats by:
3. Safeguard bio-diversity (genes, species, habitat and
ecosystem) and endangered
species.
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Improve and enforce
relevant regulations on the protection and preservation of species under threat.
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Engage local
communities and community based organisations as stewards for the preservation
of biodiversity and endangered species within their area.
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Formulating
cooperative agreements on biotechnology research, intellectual property rights
(e.g. traditional medicines) and bio-prospecting activities by third parties.
Objective 2: Preserve local
ecological, geological, cultural and historical heritage sites.
Action programs:
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Develop Special Area Management Plans for areas that
suffer from high development pressure as a result of conflict of land-use
activity or have special environmental problems such as coastal erosion,
pollution and habitat destruction.
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Examining and reviewing
existing guidelines for coastal resources conservation, development and
management on mangroves, coastal forests, aquaculture, fisheries, mineral
resources, groundwater resources, coastal land and sea-uses, coastal
erosion, and eco-tourism guidelines for coastal development.
2. Protect
and preserve historical, religious, and cultural establishments by:
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Identifying and declaring
significant historical and cultural sites.
 Reviewing, developing and
implement zonation schemes and guidelines together with its legal and
financial mechanisms to protect and maintain the sites, and enforce the
regulation.
Foundation of The Strategy
Inform
Conserve
Protect
Develop
Implement
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