Searching for Mangrove Forest shade
If you are a
hobby once environmentalists streets,
then it's not complete if you've never browse the tourist area of mangrove forest. The fresh air with mangrove plants awaits
your arrival. Mangrove forests are mostly found in equatorial regions such as
Indonesia. It turns out, Indonesia is one country with the world's largest mangrove area.
According to Bayu Ward, instigators of the Green Map of Jakarta, the mangrove
is a transition area of land to the sea. This area is widely spread in coastal
areas where large rivers empties. Usually in the area of mangrove forests will
be found mangrove plants, Pidada, and other plants. In addition, this region is
rich in wildlife.
Sadly, some areas of mangrove forests in
Indonesia have been many who converted to shrimp farms or residential
neighborhood. In fact, mangrove forests have many functions, ranging from the
home of rare animals, to prevent natural disasters because it can hold the
brunt of the waves or strong winds.
Fortunately,
the mangrove eco-tourism has been developed in recent years. Mangrove
forest tour to provide its own charm because it has certain unique
characteristics. Besides enjoying the scenery and shade of mangrove forest,
tourists can also learn about the life of the natural ecosystem directly.
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"This area is suitable as educational tours because it is a transition
between sea and land. Can be used for children up to adults while learning the
importance of the brackish and the life that has gone in that ecosystem.
mangrove area can not be found elsewhere," explained Bayu.
mangrove
areas in South Sulawesi Sinjai
There are many tours of mangrove forests in Indonesia. Some places can be
visited are:
Bali Mangrove
Forest Tour
Bali's tourist area of mangrove is known as
the Mangrove Information Center.
When frequently to
Bali, you certainly
get used to travel
from or to the
airport. Well, you
may often see
mangrove plants that can be seen along “By Pass
Ngurah Rai” road. Herein lies the mangrove tour. Mangrove
forest is actually very broad, ranging from
Sanur to Tanjung
Benoa. You can
search for this tourist
area by walking on the trail of scattered
wooden bridge in
this area.
The atmosphere was so beautiful away from
the noise and bustle
of Kuta area although only a few kilometers
away. In some places
there are blank bale
to sit while
watching the wildlife and plant mangroves. Photography
enthusiasts will surely endure for long in
a high tower which
is provided in this
place. Besides can see the view from
a height of mangrove areas, this place is perfect for
bird watching activity
or look at birds.
Wildlife of Muara Angke, Jakarta
The area of mangrove conversion is in the
area of Penjaringan, North Jakarta. In this area, you can know better the
mangrove ecosystem and learn how important the preservation of mangroves. There are a variety of typical mangrove
plants in this
place, such as mangroves, fires, Pidada, and
30 other plant
species. Not to mention the collection
of fauna, there are monkeys to various
birds. Only, the
public who wish
to enter this area requires a permit from
the Ministry of Forestry.
Apart
from this
place, in Jakarta there are” Angke Kapok
Nature Park” which could be another option Jakarta residents. This park be developed as a resort. Tourist park
with an area of 99.82 hectares is located in
Pantai Indah Kapuk,
North Jakarta. In this area there are camping ground.
So, you can
camp. Imagine staying
in the middle of
nature are minutes away from the
noise of the capital city. In
addition, the manager also
provides the facility birdwatching and nature
lodge.
Mangrove Tour Anyar, Surabaya
Mangrove Tours is located in Mount Anyar and located in Surabaya, East Coast
region. The journey to this forest from downtown Surabaya was pretty much with
the field winding and narrow streets. However, it all paid off with the beauty
of mangrove forests. On reaching, you will be greeted with a simple dock views.
On the pier you can hire a fishing boat to explore the mangroves. On the boat,
a guide ready to accompany you while explaining about the mangrove plants and
wealth of wildlife in this forest.
The forest is
also home to a monkey conservation. Therefore, occasionally you will see the
figure of this animal. After circling over the river, visitors can then stroll
over the wooden bridge in the middle of the forest. Tired of walking, you can
relax in the gazebo over lunch. Take it easy, in this region there are few
sellers of seafood specialties.
Newer Mangrove Tours is a new tourist attractions
in Surabaya, inaugurated a new beginning of the year. Unfortunately, this place
is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. However, if you come in groups, it could
have come on another day, but need to order a day earlier.
In addition to
tours of mangroves in areas mentioned above, there are also tours of mangrove areas in South Sulawesi Sinjai, Cikeong in Subang, Cilacap in Central Java,
Bedul in Banyuwangi, Bintan Island in Riau Islands, and many other places
scattered in Indonesia. Unfortunately, some attractions are not well maintained
and mangroves damaged, such as mangrove tours in Cikeong and Cilacap.
mangrove
areas in Bintan
Not only in these areas, some tourist areas
of mangrove in other places is not free from the meddling hand scribbling
public facilities as well as littering. Therefore, when you travel
into mangrove forests, remember to not leave anything except your footprints
and do not take anything other than taking photos.