Brunei highlights wetland conservation efforts


Pulau Selirong Forest Recreation Park, in the south-east of Brunei Bay, covers a total area of 2,566 hectare of largely pristine mangrove forest. This Park is accessible only by means of commercial motorised boats. - GOVBRUNEI/FACEBOOK

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: About 72 per cent of Brunei's total land area is covered by forests, of which 21 per cent are wetlands, a senior official said on Wednesday (Oct 29).

Among the country's natural heritage and priceless ecosystem is Pulau Selirong Forest Recreation Park, which is being considered a strong candidate for inclusion in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, said Noralinda Ibrahim, deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.

Noralinda said wetlands play a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity, regulating the climate, and protecting communities against natural disasters.

Pulau Selirong Forest Recreation Park is one of the amazing forest parks in Brunei Darussalam. - Xinhua

 

 

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