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Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism)

Mangrove fireflies from the genus Pteroptyx contribute to a nature tourism called entomotourism. This species is an ecotourism attraction in Malaysia because tourists enjoy their synchronous bioluminescent flashing in large numbers on the mangrove trees at night. However, this firefly habitat is not...

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Main Authors:	Abu Hashim, Mohd Ainul Hayat, Mansor, Mazlina, Othman, Rashidi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IIUM Press 2024
Subjects:	BPG80 Islam and tourism. Sustainable tourism GE Environmental Sciences QH Natural history QH541.13 Ecology QK Botany QL Zoology SD Forestry
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/114460/7/114460_Repositioning%20fireflies%E2%80%99%20sanctuary.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/114460/ https://journals.iium.edu.my/kaed/index.php/dij/index
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spelling	my.iium.irep.1144602024-09-18T01:20:35Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/114460/ Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism) Abu Hashim, Mohd Ainul Hayat Mansor, Mazlina Othman, Rashidi BPG80 Islam and tourism. Sustainable tourism GE Environmental Sciences QH Natural history QH541.13 Ecology QK Botany QL Zoology SD Forestry Mangrove fireflies from the genus Pteroptyx contribute to a nature tourism called entomotourism. This species is an ecotourism attraction in Malaysia because tourists enjoy their synchronous bioluminescent flashing in large numbers on the mangrove trees at night. However, this firefly habitat is not protected as forest reserves and is threatened by habitat destruction and fragmentation, indicating that both their numbers and habitats have been declining. Therefore, this proposed design idea is to treasure the new natural landscape heritage tourism by engaging users with the natural element in the site of Kerian River firefly sanctuary at the physical border between Penang & Perak by revealing the ecological and natural heritage values. Through targeted interviews and surveys, a comprehensive understanding of the geographic scope, magnitude, focal species, and other attributes of the Kerian River firefly's sanctuary tourism sites was established. Our surveys revealed that light pollution of artificial light, water pollution in Kerian river caused by the nearby industrial area and the riverbank erosion caused by the destructive wave produced by the “Kenka boats” for fishing activities were major disturbances or threats to the habitat. Finally, we provide recommendations for transforming tourist behavior to minimize the impact on firefly habitats. By developing design concepts, ideas and strategic plans that incorporate these recommendations, the Kerian River firefly sanctuary at Penang sites which is an environmentally sensitive area (ESA) can enhance the visitor experience, protect natural resources, benefit local communities, and help promote the conservation of fauna biodiversity. IIUM Press 2024-09-09 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/114460/7/114460_Repositioning%20fireflies%E2%80%99%20sanctuary.pdf Abu Hashim, Mohd Ainul Hayat and Mansor, Mazlina and Othman, Rashidi (2024) Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism). Design Ideals Journal, 6 (2 Special Issue 1). pp. 11-21. E-ISSN 2735-1785 https://journals.iium.edu.my/kaed/index.php/dij/index
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topic	BPG80 Islam and tourism. Sustainable tourism GE Environmental Sciences QH Natural history QH541.13 Ecology QK Botany QL Zoology SD Forestry
spellingShingle	BPG80 Islam and tourism. Sustainable tourism GE Environmental Sciences QH Natural history QH541.13 Ecology QK Botany QL Zoology SD Forestry Abu Hashim, Mohd Ainul Hayat Mansor, Mazlina Othman, Rashidi Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism)
description	Mangrove fireflies from the genus Pteroptyx contribute to a nature tourism called entomotourism. This species is an ecotourism attraction in Malaysia because tourists enjoy their synchronous bioluminescent flashing in large numbers on the mangrove trees at night. However, this firefly habitat is not protected as forest reserves and is threatened by habitat destruction and fragmentation, indicating that both their numbers and habitats have been declining. Therefore, this proposed design idea is to treasure the new natural landscape heritage tourism by engaging users with the natural element in the site of Kerian River firefly sanctuary at the physical border between Penang & Perak by revealing the ecological and natural heritage values. Through targeted interviews and surveys, a comprehensive understanding of the geographic scope, magnitude, focal species, and other attributes of the Kerian River firefly's sanctuary tourism sites was established. Our surveys revealed that light pollution of artificial light, water pollution in Kerian river caused by the nearby industrial area and the riverbank erosion caused by the destructive wave produced by the “Kenka boats” for fishing activities were major disturbances or threats to the habitat. Finally, we provide recommendations for transforming tourist behavior to minimize the impact on firefly habitats. By developing design concepts, ideas and strategic plans that incorporate these recommendations, the Kerian River firefly sanctuary at Penang sites which is an environmentally sensitive area (ESA) can enhance the visitor experience, protect natural resources, benefit local communities, and help promote the conservation of fauna biodiversity.
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title	Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism)
title_short	Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism)
title_full	Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism)
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Repositioning fireflies’ sanctuary at the northern bank of Kerian River, Penang (natural landscape heritage tourism)

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