Jan 28 2009 |
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Mangrove Planting Drive on Sir Bani Yas Island
ABU DHABI - Over 1,500 mangrove seedlings are being planted on Sir Bani Yas Island, the nature-based destination recently opened to tourists, as part of a visitor pledge by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) , the resort's master developer.When Sir Bani Yas Island opened to guests last October, TDIC pledged to plant one mangrove for every visitor, ensuring tourists contribute to the preservation of Abu Dhabi's natural resources.
"The pledge has been well received by guests who are all eager to learn more about the island's eco-system," said Lee Tabler, CEO of TDIC .
All guests visiting the island receive a brief on the environmental landscape of Sir Bani Yas, which lies in the far-western coast of Al Gharbia and is the former royal nature-based reserve, home to the Arabian Wildlife Park and its herd of around 400 Arabian Oryx -- one of the largest of its kind in the world -- is another attraction.
"Conservation is at the heart of the ethos of the desert island destination, which has Sir Bani Yas as its core."
"Leaves that fall from the mangroves are broken down by micro-organisms to become the first link in the food chain for a large segment of the island's aquatic community, so every mangrove counts," he pointed out.
Flying fish and other rich wildlife in the mangrove plantation can be enjoyed by visitors, as part of the supervised kayak trips on the island.
By Staff Reporter
© Khaleej Times 2009
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