And while we are enjoying nature, we are also
putting a heavy burden on nature, as more and more people flock to ‘nature
sites’.
This is especially true in Taman Warisan
Negeri Selangor (#TWNS), a rich forest park that is next to the busiest and
most populated region of Malaysia. Over 1 million people are visiting the 12 or
so recreation sites within the Park every year.
These natural sites are suffering from
man-made pollution. The most obvious
pollution is rubbish.
So many of us bring picnic items into the Park, but then leave the rubbish and scraps behind for
someone else to clean up.
Some people do clean up their own rubbish, and put it into the bins
provided at the nature site.
Unfortunately, wild animals such as monkeys jump into these bins and
pull out the rubbish looking for food, scattering the rubbish all over the Park as well.
So many of us bring picnic items into the Park, but then leave the rubbish and scraps behind for
Sungai Tua (Ulu Yam), Kanching and Templer’s
Park, Gabai Falls are all examples of popular sites with #TWNS that are suffering from rubbish pollution. At many of these sites, the authorities
do have staff to clean up, but with thousands of visitors, it is difficult to
keep up. We, as responsible nature
lovers, have to do our part to keep these areas clean.
When you visit any nature site, TAKE YOUR
RUBBISH HOME with you. This way, the
monkeys and other wildlife cannot get into the rubbish and the Park will be
much cleaner. Remind your friends to do
the same.
If you see an recreation site within the Park
that is suffering from rubbish or neglect, take some photos and send it to
us via the Selangor State Park FB page. We will notify the responsible
authority.
#TWNS , as with all our nature sites, is our living
heritage and our national treasure. YOU are
the eyes & the voice for Taman Warisan Negeri Selangor.
For a list of recreational sites within Taman
Warisan Negeri Selangor (#TWNS), please visit the page in this blog: Recreation Sites In & Around the Park
