Friday, October 2, 2009

Kuala Sepetang Mangrove











Mangrove play an important aspect in our ecosystem by providing shelter for some living beings and preseservation of the soile erosion. Another aspect of mangrove is able to prevent tidal wave such as "tsunami" . The mangrove trees are known for it hardness and the durability of its wood and is use for construction in where it is prone to water or even building stilts for the houses on the water. Houses in fishing villages uses mangrove trees to built the stilts and is is very lasting.




Another product from mangrove trees is that they are use to make charcoal . There are charcoal factories in Kuala Sepetang.




So where is Kuala Sepetang?




Kuala Sepetang is located in the Larut Matang district. If you are coming from Penang or North of Peninsular Malaysia, upon reaching a cross junction called Simpang, turn to the right and then upon reaching another "T" junction, turn to the right and go straight.




Along the way we may see numerous trees among them is the mangroves.










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