This Wetlands Compendium provides baseline wetlands information of Malaysia, which comprises 31 types of wetland. Most of these wetland types are small, and due to lack of information, couldn’t be covered in this document. Overall, there are 16 major types of wetlands that have been selected based on information and data availability.
Natural wetlands which holds important ecosystem are estimated to be more than 5.1 million ha in Malaysia. Their natural role and functions are crucial especially in flood mitigation, maintenance of river base flows, providing habitats for the many unique flora and fauna, and serves as an essential carbon sink. In addition, there are also man-made wetlands such as man-made lakes and paddy fields which plays a crucial role in sustaining the environment and food security. Therefore, the conservation of wetlands ecosystem is of paramount importance to the country and this cannot be achieved without greater public awareness and understanding of its significance in regards to national and global contexts.
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| Book Details | |
| Author | Ismail P., Tariq Mubarak H. & Hyrul Izwan M.H. |
| Publication Date | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publication Code | FRP153 |
| Pages | 56pp |
