Tourism In Tasik Bera

The analysis in attracting visitors to Tasik Bera will be focusing on several major factors that are, eco-tourism, recreation, education and research, facilities, publicity and community services.

3.1 Eco-Tourism Clearly, in Tasik Bera case, eco-tourism in Tasik Bera currently occurs on a small scale. An access, facilities and promotion are still developed. A nature-based tourism development plan is still in preparation that will guide future development. There is currently one resort operating at the site. Tourism has the potential to be compatible with conservation management if effectively controlled. Tasek Bera has inhabited for over 600 years by indigenous peoples, and currently has a population around 1,250 Semelai. The semelai has

The NEP notes that the Sixth Malaysian Plan (19951-5) states that the direct involvement of the local population will be emphasized in the development of tourism. The NEP also recognises that local communities living near the ecotourism sites typically have low incomes and limited options for obtaining income. Therefore, ecotourism could represent an important economic option for such people. Tasik Bera has been selected as one of the development of a nature-based tourism development plan in raising living standards around this area. The projects are on eco-tourism and handicraft production of indigenous people. These pilot projects have the potential to involve more local people in the management of activities such as habitat management, wardening and monitoring. Assessing and training will be provided as appropriate during the remainder of the project. The objective of this project is to increase the additional income to the local community through the production and marketing of handicrafts. The development of Semelai-run tourism services will improve their socio-economic status, reducing dependency on limited natural resources, and help to compensate the possible loss of revenue from traditional extractive activities. This project help to

No statistics is available on annual visitor numbers, but at present, few visitors are not Malaysian nationals, and most are of local origin (from Pahang State). This problem will change when the site promoted. A resort opened at Tasek Bera in May 1998, which has 2 dormitory units, 2 bungalows and 4 hotel rooms. The accommodation facilities in Tasik Bera are currently able to cater for 50 people. Recreational activities presently offered by the resort include jungle trekking, camping, canoeing, fishing and visits to the Semelai (indigenous ethnic group) villages. The resort also offers conference facilities for 30 people. An area of the forest has used as a campsite by various groups. Tasik Bera is offering various recreational activities with a natural and cultural concept. These activities include jungle trekking, fishing, bird watching, canoeing in the lake and river system visiting the herbal garden and the Semelai aborigine’s community. Tourists are encouraged to observe and experience the Semelai aborigines culture such as finding and collecting Keruing tree latex, traditional dancing, harvesting rice and native crafts making. However, during my visit to the Tasik Bera Ramsar site, even the activities provided here is free of charge but, it still cannot attracting the visitors to the wetland. There are still more