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16-Nov-2005
| Forest and Wetland Conservation Programme
Mangrove forests protected areas from 2004 tsunami says new study
Editor's summary: A study released in late October shows that areas buffered by coastal forests, like mangroves, were less damaged by the 2004 tsunami than areas without tree vegetation. Last week the FAO reported that 20% of the ... Read More >
18-Nov-2005
| Forest and Wetland Conservation Programme
Roots of Recovery
Replanting coastal forests destroyed by last December’s tsunami sounds like a good idea — especially if they protect against future storms. But such plans need nurturing if they are to succeed, Erika Check discovers. Read More >
15-Dec-2005
| Forest and Wetland Conservation Programme
Sungai Penchala returns to life
Residents of Section 19, Petaling Jaya, stood transfixed. Were those really white egrets they are seeing before their very eyes? Read More >
20-Jan-2006
| River Care Programme
RM68m down the drain
PETALING JAYA (March 26, 2006): It was billed as the nation's premier eco-tourism attraction when it was opened in 2001. However, today, the Paya Indah Wetlands is a testimony to the wastage of millions in taxpayers' money. Read More >
26-Mar-2007
| General