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Strategies
Environmental strategies
are aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the
Region's many valuable natural resources, rising awareness
of their importance and repairing some of the environmental
damage that has already taken place.
There are two primary strategies for environmental
protection. They are:
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The natural
resources in East Coast Economic Region (ECER) shall be
conserved and utilized wisely for the benefit
of present and future generations
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The economic activities
in East Coast Economic Region (ECER) shall be undertaken
in a manner that ensures the sustainability of
the natural environment
Amongst the steps proposed under sustainable development
to protect the environment:
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Expanding
the network of protected areas – for conservation
of the biological, physical, hydrological resources and
related ecological systems, while allowing for research
and limited eco-tourism activities
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Maintaining
the Integrity of Coastal and Island Ecosystems
– The protection and maintenance of coastal and
island ecosystems are crucial to the viability of the
tourism industry in the ECER. The various development
guidelines and controls in place, to reduce tourism the
negative impact on the environment and ecosystems of main
resort islands such as Pulau Redang and Tioman.
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Strict monitoring
of highland development - Poor agriculture practices
have caused soil erosion and in turn lead to the siltation
of rivers. The cultivation on steep slopes, the need to
clear the adjacent areas for maximum sunlight for their
crops; and the use of plastic sheets has contributed to
the environmental degradation of the hill stations.
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To embark
on new solutions – to constantly review
the environmental managment of the projects in order to
counter threats to ecosystems. An integrated river basin
management system will be put in place and continuous
efforts to reduce flood hazards in flood-prone areas and
coastal erosion with the use of structural and non-structural
measures will be continued.
Environmental conservation and protection will not only
focus on protection of natural wildlife and forests, but
to provide an all-encompassing environmental protection
in all aspects of developments of the ECER.
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