Abstract
Mangroves composition and species are richly diverse in Tioman and Tulai Island. A total of 23 mangrove species have been found consisting of exclusive and non-exclusive species in Kg. Juara, Kg. Nipah, Kg. Paya, Kg. Genting and Tulai Island. The abundance mangrove species are Rhizophora X lamarckii, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata and Brugueira gymnorrhiza. From supervised classification, total of 59.90 hectares mangrove covers have been identified in both islands, with 86.49% in Tioman Island (52.76 hectares) and 13.51% in Tulai Island (7.14 hectares). A new hybrid species has been found (Rhizophora X lamarckii) dominated in Tulai Island, combination between Rhizophora stylosa and Rhizophora apiculata. At the mean time only mangrove area in Teluk Bakau, Tulai Island is considered as the focal destination of tourists to the area. However, other mangrove areas in Tioman Island are also potential to be promoted as tourist destination areas. Although the mangrove area is only a part of the scenery, its presence obviously enhances tourist attraction. The basic facilities such as information counter, walking trails, garbage boxes and toilets are considered necessary. The main information panel and site map should be provided on the mangrove sites. Boardwalks may be constructed for visitor to access the mangrove area without destroying the root system and stand. The actual site of these facilities and on-site information guides should be strategically placed in order to provide beneficial information and as well as to sustain the biophysical stability of the sites. Since mangroves provide various important functions in nature, it hopes that the mangrove educotourism activity will influence the people and community’s attitudes to the environment, conservation and sustainable development in a very positive way.
Highlights
Mangroves are coastal trees that occupy the intertidal zone in estuaries, lagoons, and coastal mudflats in tropical and subtropical areas
Twenty-three (23) mangrove species were found at 46 sampling stations across the Tioman and Tulai Island throughout ground trothing (Table 1)
Mangroves are richly diverse in Tioman and Tulai Island
Summary
Mangroves are coastal trees that occupy the intertidal zone in estuaries, lagoons, and coastal mudflats in tropical and subtropical areas. Mangrove is one of the most productive ecosystems which directly or indirectly provide valuable natural ecological functions and socioeconomic values to men and environment [1]. They play important roles in buffer zone, coastal stabilization, habitat and nursery grounds, wildlife reserves, human habitation and aquaculture. The health and extend of coral reefs in Tioman are largely dependent on coastal mangrove forest These two marine ecosystems have a symbiotic relationship and a mutual function in forming the barrier that protects shorelines from the destructive forces of wind and waves especially during the northeast monsoon. Educotourism can provide a lot of benefit to the environment and at the same time, generate income to local stakeholders and the agencies responsible for the mangrove management
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