Among the attractions in Taiping is the world famed Matang Mangrove Forest, Kuala Sepetang, Taiping. It covers an area of 40,000 hectares that is nearly half the peninsular's 101,877hectares of mangrove swamps. It is reputed to be one of the best-managed stretches of mangrove swamps in the world. To add to its reputation, it has won numerous international awards. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Taiping. Visitors come from both around Malaysia and also from other parts of the world.
The mangrove forest is a sort of life wire and acts as support systems in various fields such as forestry, medicine, food, fisheries and nature conservation. One can find huge number of various tree species, migratory birds and marine life within the heart of the mangrove forest.
Apart from providing food, medicine and wood, Mangrove forests too provides natural habitats for fish and shellfish, preserve the shoreline from erosion, as a shield to protect from strong wind, a stop-over area for migratory birds and provide resources for charcoal production. Boardwalks take us closer to the mangrove swamp, which allow us to experience the mangrove swamp from closest angle possible.
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