The word geo related to earth sciences. Geologists study the rocks or in connection with the mileage from the point of its history, the formation of the formation, composition, structure and landscape resulting from the natural process of evolution leads the broader alam.Geopark. It refers to an area, no matter big or small. The area has a history of elements such as stone, attracting a variety of rock formations, unique and beautiful landscape. It is interesting and important from the standpoint of academics, interesting, and pull all of the public's point of view. What lies inside is a heritage of values that can be appreciated and should be kept.
What's important to Langkawi Geopark?
Langkawi is a resort island. That goal brought by LADA development since its inception. Competition is strong in the tourism industry. Langkawi Geopark to market a new brand and showcase new attractions to boost tourism to Langkawi.
How In The Langkawi Geopark initiative?
Langkawi has been studied by academics and environmentalists over the past 35 years. Data and information on biodiversity (flora and fauna) on land and sea can be considered good enough. Langkawi geological information is also widespread and comprehensive. There have been more than 90 sites of geological or registered geosites. LADA and UKM has worked through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) since 1996. Geologists confirm geological Langkawi is unique and ideal, and has a high heritage value. LADA and SMEs agreed to highlight the Langkawi Geopark for academic purposes and is confident of its potential to attract tourists.
Since when is Langkawi Geopark exist?
Langkawi Geopark exist on May 31, 2006, after the Government of Kedah briefing and presentation by the LADA-UKM and agree about it. LADA Board of Directors, chaired the Prime Minister / Minister of Finance recognizes the Langkawi Geopark on October 6, 2006 the Board of Directors Meeting at the Putrajaya Bil2/2006 LADA.
Why Langkawi Geopark Langkawi Geoparks and not?
This is about brand. We want to introduce in the world Langkawi. Langkawi Geopark more valuable commercially, quickly accepted and recognized internationally. The brand is able to put Langkawi on the world stage, encourage foreign investment and generate foreign exchange to Langkawi.
Where is Langkawi Geopark?
Covering the whole of Langkawi Geopark Langkawi. All 99 islands, each stump stone evident on the face of the sea, across the wilderness and every corner of the village and village in the Langkawi Geopark.
What to do with UNESCO?
UNESCO (United Nations body under the relevant United Nations Education and Social) is a competent international bodies and is known the world community. Langkawi Geopark recognition in a list of the world under the UNESCO Geopark directly make Langkawi Geopark famous and open up the exchange of information and cooperation among the world Geopark Geopark, in other countries.
What is the definition of UNESCO Geopark?
Under the UNESCO Geopark is wider and more practical definition of where the Geopark is not just about rocks, but include community involvement and activities in it. These include economic activities, especially those related to pelancongan.Geopark has three components: conservation (preservation of heritage value in the Geopark), tourism development (to stimulate economic activities, especially tourism Geopark) and socio-economic development (encouraging community participation in the Geopark, including business and culture).
Why LADA say 99 and not 104 islands?
Mere gimmick for the promotion of tourism. More interesting, easy and impressive when referred to 99. This relates to the greatness of God's name by Asma ul Husna.
What is interesting in Langkawi Geopark?
Various types of stone and rock formations (geology). Variety of wildlife and plants (biodiversity, flora and fauna, land and sea). Sea views and beautiful beaches and possesses. There are three Park Georimba therein. First, Machinchang Geoforest Park is an area kambria (450-550 million years), the oldest rock and evidence of the origin of earth's history of Malaysia and Asia Tenggara.Geoforest Park Kilim Karst landscape features (limestone) which is unique and one of the most beautiful in the world, formed from the processes of erosion and weather. Geoforest Park Dayang Bunting Marble marble highlights some of the best in the world. Tasik Dayang Bunting, formed from a cave.
What special Langkawi Geopark?
Langkawi is everything to be a reputable Geopark in the world:
- First in the world, there is a duty free island of Geopark status.
- First in the world, there is a Geopark covers the 99-island archipelago.
- Centre began the formation of Malaysia and Southeast Asia, 550 million years ago - Cambria Machinchang.
- Nature is complete, covering unique geology and biodiversity needs
- There have been forest reserves in certain areas of the Geopark which emphasized conservation.
- There are more than 90 geological site (geosites), which was reviewed and has a heritage value.
- Highlight the Karst landscape geomorphology, caves, sea arches (sea-arches), stump sea (sea-Stacks), fossils, rocks falling glaciers (glacial dropstones), waterfalls, marine park and so on.
- Legend and myth, mystery and color to highlight the important elements of culture under the Geopark.
- Cultural and socioeconomic attracts visitors are also part of the Geopark attractions.
Do Geopark gazetted as National Park or Forest Park?
Not. In particular, the Langkawi Geopark is not gazetted as a reserve. However, the permanent forest reserves in Langkawi is part of the Geopark and of itself, part of Langkawi Geopark protected from the threat of damage in terms of the law. Under the Geopark concept, the development of the Geopark area is allowed. In fact, community participation is encouraged, especially those related to tourism activities. Geotapak area or which have been developed as a recreational area, including the Seven Wells Waterfall, Waterfall Temurun, the Kisap-Kilim and Dayang Bunting Lake.
Are livelihood can be affected eg local residents and farmers, fishermen?
Not at all. One of the main components Geopark is a local resident. Meaning, all levels of society and the local people can benefit directly and indirectly. Langkawi Geopark and geotrail highlights a new product, this will also create additional new jobs, especially for the tourist. Products under the Geopark planned to satisfy nature and involves many local operators directly, such as nature guides or geoguides. Boat operators, canoeing, restaurants and Warong, handicrafts and souvenirs, but players can also expand the cultural arts activities. For the fishermen and farmers, apart from a living catching fish as usual, they can also promote or sell the package and menyauk squid fishing boat using their own boat AAU. The homestay program in the villages and countryside can also be developed.
What is the philosophy behind the Langkawi Geopark?
Langkawi is known as a holiday destination and natural beaches. Langkawi Geopark projected to be a brand new world-class. Langkawi Geopark world made history as the first in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. World Geopark, in fact, introduced under the UNESCO. It will not only attract tourists who love to market the beauty of the environment but also to scientists, geologists, students and researchers various areas around the world.
Langkawi Geopark creates new markets and compete with other islands in the state such as Tioman, Pangkor, Penang, Redang island or overseas destinations such as Bali, Phuket, Hawaii or Malta.
Langkawi Geopark is calculated to be able to double tourist arrivals. With the increased tourism activity, employment and business opportunities will also increase. We strive to generate potential Langkawi from all angles, including culture, way of life. We looked at the chain of economic activities that will be generated under this Geopark agenda. His popularity will attract local and foreign investors.
Economic goals under the Langkawi Geopark, not only to create new markets, but also expand economic opportunities for themselves. So those who participate in the tourism industry is not fighting among themselves, but rather an opportunity for them to expand their business and sub-masing.Kita also plans to Langkawi geological research center in the region. Our first step is to organize an Asia-Pacific International Geopark Conference in October 2007. This will distract the discussion of the world geopark to the region that has berpuasat in western countries. Langkawi eventually be known as the Langkawi Geopark, a global brand unparalleled in terms of products available and the tourists who travel services offered. It will be a benchmark (benchmark), for-Geopark Geopark in the world.
What are the benefits to society Langkawi?
The success of the Langkawi Geopark Langkawi will increase economic activity. service industry involving hotels, travel agencies, tourist guides, boat drivers, taxi drivers, retail, restaurants, food stalls, souvenirs and handicrafts. Will increase business opportunities and employment opportunities is widely open and inclusive in Langkawi.
What are the benefits to the state of Kedah and Malaysia?
The success of the Langkawi Geopark Langkawi enhance economic activities contributing to gross national product and the Malaysian state of Kedah. Foreign visitors spend money taken from their country. This is the entry of foreign investment and contribute to foreign exchange for Malaysia, increasing national reserves and strengthen the national economy.
Langkawi Geopark How managed?
In administration, it is managed by the LADA. Langkawi Geopark Advisory Council was established and chaired by the Chief Minister of Kedah and the membership consists of various ministries and the federal and state agencies. Four committees (Technical Committee, Development Committee, Promotion and Marketing Committee and Conservation Committee) to help implement the policies and guidance given by the Council. LADA perform all the specific projects identified for development of Langkawi Geopark. For 2007, LADA directly receive a special allocation from the Ministry of Finance for this purpose.
What Development projects for Langkawi Geopark?
The projects identified are related to the development of infrastructure for visitors to Langkawi Geopark mengunjung sites and products Langkawi Geopark existing and new. Among them is the Information Center at the Oriental Village, a place of rest and recreation, and trail to Lake Langgun, paths and observation platforms Kilim Karst landscape, lakes, and the platform edge Tasik Dayang Bunting review, bulletin board and a variety of additional new signs in most a major tourist attraction in Langkawi. Tuba Island is identified as a new product Langkawi Geopark. Among the projects affected is the gateway and platform review Bamboo Money Cave, coastal roads, bridges, bike-Strait Tuba Bagan Nyior and various other projects aimed at harnessing the potential of tourism in Pulau Tuba.
What future plans under the Langkawi Geopark?
LADA goal is to develop and promote Langkawi Geopark effectively as the most attractive and most perfect in the world. For this purpose, collaboration with all key government agencies such as the District Office, Langkawi Municipal Council, the Forestry Department, Department of Environment, including private agencies in the tourism industry will be mobilized.
So far, LADA has set up a Geopark in the administrative unit. This unit will be strengthened and enlarged according to the time. In fact, subject to approval by the Government, LADA is likely to be converted into Geopark Langkawi Development Authority - the overall business planning and development of the Geopark will be held accountable to the LADA. All development will be based on the goal of developing a brand new Geopark, as a world tourist district. Small islands of interest will be developed in a sustainable way to increase tourism products in the Langkawi Geopark.
Resources * Langkawi Development Authority