Friday, June 15, 2007

INTRODUCTION

Hi, We are Secretariat of International Seminar on Wetlands and Sustainability 2007 aka ISWS2007...we are here to tell you about this seminar concerning on issues of conservation of wetlands and wetland biodiversity in 21st century.. Background What is Wetland?? A wetland is an ecosystem environment between land and water bodies both different but at the same time highly dependent on each other. They are highly productive habitats often the subject of conservation and biodiversity. The sustainability of wetlands remains as a growing challenge for researchers, communities, environmental managers, and responsible entrepreneurs. Therefore, this forthcoming conference will generate an exchange of information that will focus on recent work and current issues of conservation and wise issues of wetland and wetland biodiversity in the 21st century.

Objectives

  • To promote the necessary link between these wetlands features and society.
  • To provide an opportunity for participants to share organizational and scientific knowledge and experience gained at local, national and international level.
  • To discuss paths to sustainable wetland development on the background of political, social, economic and ecological environments of the region.
  • To generate an exchange of information that will focus on recent work and current issues of conservation and wise issues of wetland and wetland biodiversity in the 21st century.

Key Issues

  • Protection of wetland areas,
  • Biodiversity and conservation of ecotones,
  • Environmental management applied to mangrove and estuarine areas;
  • Environmental mitigation of wetland areas;
  • Environmental impacts of pollution in estuaries and mangroves;
  • Monitoring of estuarine and coastal areas using GIS and remote sensing,
  • Eco-tourism and environmental education

Who Should Attend

Scientist, Forester, Environmentalist, Engineers, Lawyers, Park Managers, Fisheries Officers, Landscape Architects, Planners, Researchers, Consultants, Non Government Organizations, Policy Maker, Government Official, Academician and All Individuals Who are involved and concerned with wetlands and mangrove.


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SEMINAR THEMES

Seminar themes include:

a. Protection of wetland areas;
b. Biodiversity and conversation of ecotones;
c. Environmental management applied to mangrove and estuarine areas;
d. Environmental mitigation of wetland;
e. Environmental impacts of pollution in estuaries and mangroves;
f. Monitoring of estuarine and coastal areas using GIS and remote sensing;
g. Eco-tourism and environmental education
h. Wetland rehabilitation and afforestation for coast line protection;
i. Policy and management of wetland
j. Research and development

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

1. Monday, 3rd September 2007, 16.00 - 18.00 Registration

2. Tuesday, 4th September 2007

  • 0800 - 0900 - Registration
  • 0900 - 1030 - Keynote Address
  • 1030 - 1100 - Tea Break
  • 1100 - 12.30 - Parallel Sessions
  • 1230 - 1400 - Networking Lunch
  • 1400 - 1500 - Keynote Address
  • 1500 - 1530 - Tea Break
  • 1530 - 1700 - Parallel Sessions
  • 2030 - 2230 - Official Opening and Dinner

3. Wednesday, 5th September 2007 - (see detail)

TECHNICAL VISIT

  • 0800 - 1230 - Technical Visit to Tanjung Piai (morning)
  • 1230 - 1400 - Lunch
  • 1400 - 1700 - Kukup Island (evening)

4. Thursday, 6th September 2007

  • 0830 - 1030 - Parallel Session
  • 1030 - 1100 - Tea Break
  • 1100 - 12.30 - Parallel Sessions
  • 1230 - 1400 - Networking Lunch
  • 1400 - 1700 - Parallel Sessions
  • 1700 - 1730 - Closing Ceremony


KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Tuan Haji Abu Bakar Mohd Salleh
Director
Johor National Parks
Malaysia

Dr. Akira Komiyama
University of Gifu
Japan

Dr. Shigeyuki Baba
International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems (ISME)
C/o Faculty of Agriculture
University of the Ryukyus Okinawa



ABSTRACT RECEIVED





Salam greetings!! Thank you for interest in participating as our speakers and your participation is appreciated! Notification of acceptance for your abstract will be on 15th June 2007. We will e-mail and snail mail the notification. Listed below are the abstracts received:-

1. A Relationship Between Tidal Current And Movement Of Zoeal Larvae Of Crabs Just After Releasing In Amparu Tidal Lagoon, Ishikagi Island Okinawa Japan - Japan -ACCEPTED

2. A Review Of The Utilization And Management Of Wetlands Around Kuching, Sarawak – Malaysia-ACCEPTED

3. Beyond The Advertise Call : Understanding The Frogs Mating Or Breeding Call Characteristics And Exploring The Future Approach In Conservation Of Wetlands– Malaysia-ACCEPTED

4. Comparison Of Data Classification Techniques For Wetland Mapping Using Hyperspectral Data – Malaysia

5. Data Buoy For The Environmental Monitoring In The Coastal Zone – Taiwan, Republic of China-ACCEPTED

6. Distribution And Sources Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Sediments Of Mai Po Wetland And Marshes Of Hong Kong – Hong Kong, Republic of China-ACCEPTED

7. Ecological Pollution Stress On Benthic Infauna Macroinfaunal Community At The Mai Po And Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site In Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Republic of China -ACCEPTED

8. Ecotourism, Local Community And “Partners For Wetlands” In The Lower Kinabatangan Area Of Sabah: Managing Conservation Or Conflicts? – Malaysia-ACCEPTED

9.
Effects Of Fire On Peat Soils Against Number Of Bacteria And Fungi And Soil Properties (A Case Study In Pt In Pt Sba Wood Industries Organ Komering District, South Sumatera - Indonesia-ACCEPTED

10. Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) Of A Constructed Dam On Choghakhor Wetland In haharmahal & Bakhtyari – Iran-ACCEPTED

11. Food Plants, Weeds and Other Management Aspects of Protected Wetlands in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India - India-ACCEPTED

12. Fractionation Of Heavy Metals And Mineralogical Analysis Of Sediments From Mai Po Nature Reserve - Hong Kong, Republic of China-ACCEPTED

13. Human Activities Affecting The Function And Values Of Band Ali Khan Wetland – Iran -ACCEPTED

14. Impak Rekreasi Luar Terhadap Alam Sekitar – Malaysia-ACCEPTED

15.
Islam On Peaceful Coexistence With The Natural Environment - Malaysia

16. Management Of Wetlands Of Kanha National Park For Conservation Of Swamp Deer -India -ACCEPTED

17. Meta Analisa Kajian Perkhemahan Dan Kesedaran Alam Sekitar –Malaysia

23. Policy And Management Of Mangrove Forests In Peninsular Malaysia - Malaysia-ACCEPTED

24.
Policy And Management Of Wetlands In Peninsular Malaysia With Respect To Forestry - Malaysia -ACCEPTED

25.
Priority Of Ecological Sensitivity Index In The Northern Coastal Area Of The Persian GulfIran-ACCEPTED

26.
Removal Organic Compound Of Domestic Wastewaters Containing Heavy Metals Using Mendong, Fimbrystilis Globulosa - Indonesia - ACCEPTED

27.
Sensor System Of An Automatic Water-Level Control Gate For Controlling Wetland AreaMalaysia - ACCEPTED

28.
Solid Waste Management On Selected Beaches In Kuching, Lundu And Sematan, SarawakMalaysia

29.
Some Notes On Tree Climbing Experience For Collecting Of Perupuk Seed (Lophopetalum Multinervium Ridl.) In Some Swampy Forest, East Kalimantan, Indonesia - Indonesia - ACCEPTED

30. Source Determine (Provenance) Of Depositions In The Wetlands Dunes Of Agh Ghala & Gomishan In Next To Caspian Sea In Northwestern Of Iran Iran - ACCEPTED

31.
Speciation And Availability Of Phosphorus In The Sediments Of The Tropical Mangrove (Pichavaram)Ecosystem, India India - ACCEPTED

32.
Species Diversity Of Phytoplankton Found In Maeklong Estuary, Samut Songkram Province, Thailand Thailand -ACCEPTED

33.
The Biodiversity Of Timber Tree And Fruit Species Along The Edge Of Kayan River, Bulungan, East Kalimantan Malaysia - ACCEPTED

34.
The Coastal Protected Wetlands Of Iran In The Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf And Sea Of Oman – Iran -ACCEPTED

35. The Influence Of Salinity And Monsoon To Zooplankton Biodiversity Of A Coastal Wetland: An Important Parameter In Wetland Management – Malaysia - ACCEPTED

36. The Management Plan For An Eia Of A Shrimp Culture Complex In The Vicinity Of Gomishan Wetland, Caspian Sea - Iran - ACCEPTED

37.
The Potential Of Wise Use Of Wetlands In The Pailom & Ampuvararam Temples Wildlife Non Hunting Area, Thailand – Australia - ACCEPTED

38. The Problem Of Wetland Terminology In Indonesia: A Review Of Wetland Classification Systems – Indonesia - ACCEPTED

39. The Zonation And Evaluation Of Ecological Sensitivitiness Of Coastal Areas And Wetlands Of Qeshm Island In The Persian Gulf – Iran - ACCEPTED

40. Treatment Of Landfill Leachate Using Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland Enhanced With Magnetic Field - Malaysia - ACCEPTED

41.
Two Stages Of Wastewater Treatment Using Modifications Of Anaerobic Baffled Channels And Wetland To Treat Slaughtering Houses And Tofu IndustriesIndonesia - ACCEPTED

42.
Water Assemblages As Indicators To Sustainability Of Artificial Wetlands In Taiwan – Taiwan, Republic of China - ACCEPTED

43.
Wetlands For Sustainable Urban Environment Of New Tropical Town Of Seri IskandarMalaysia - ACCEPTED




52. Weather Radar Observations for Hydrological Balance of
Wetlands and Sustainability - Malaysia
- ACCEPTED

53. Evaluating Effectiveness Of Backwater Wetlands In Non-Point Source Pollution Control In Las Vegas Wash, Nevada - USA - ACCEPTED

54. Optimalization of Silvofishery with Ecosystem Approach on Mangrove Rehabilitation Area In The North Coast of Pemalang District, Central Java - Indonesia - ACCEPTED

55. Tourist Behaviour and Image of the Tourist Attraction in Iriomote Island - Japan - ACCEPTED

56. Effectiveness of Coastal Vegetation in Mitigating Tsunami and Storm Surge Damages - Japan - ACCEPTED

57. A conceptual framework for classifying and assessing Malaysian Wetlands - Malaysia - ACCEPTED

58. Coastal Erosion Resulting from Ship Wake - Singapore - ACCEPTED

59. Distribution and Abudance of Critically Endangered Brow Antlered Deer Cerucs Eldi Eldi in Loktak Lake, Noreasthern India - India - ACCEPTED

60. Ecology, Conservation and Management of Bhitarkanika Mangroves in Eastern India : Issues and Options - India - ACCEPTED

61. Heavy Metals Treatment Using Constructed Wetland in Putrajaya - Malaysia - ACCEPTED

62. Priority of Ecological Sensitivity Index In The Northern Coastal Area of the Persian Gulf - Iran - ACCEPTED

63. Reduction of Flow Pressure by Coastal Forest - Japan - ACCEPTED

64. Sattelite Applications in Wetlands Observation and Monitoring - Malaysia - ACCEPTED

65. Seek the Optimum Planting Intervals in Mangrove Rehabilitation Areas North Coast, Central Java, Indonesia - Indonesia - ACCEPTED

66. The Role of Mangrove Rehabilitation To Mud Substrate Accumulation In The North Coast Central Java - Indonesia - ACCEPTED

67. Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis of Sungai Skudai Water Quality Model Parameters - Malaysia - ACCEPTED

68. The Trade Activity of Freshwater Turtles (Bataguridae) in Sabak Bernam of the Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia - Malaysia - ACCEPTED

69. Planning and Management Initiatives To Restore Wetlands and Water Bodies In the Urban Context : A Case Study of Hyderabad - India - ACCEPTED

70. Failed Wetland Policy & Katrina - A Case Study of Hurricane Katrina & US Policy on Wetlands -U.S. A - ACCEPTED









TEMPLATE FOR FULL PAPER

Paper Presenters!!!


Attached is the full paper template for your further action. Looking forward receiving the full paper from you before or on the dateline.


TECHNICAL VISIT TO TG. PIAI & KUKUP

Overview

Tanjung Piai has been gazette as Johor National Park in 1997, consisting 526 ha of fringe mangrove forest and 400 ha of mudflat. The Park has very significant geographical point as the Southern Most Tip of the Mainland Asia.
Kukup Island is situated at the South-Western of Johor and have been gazette as Johor National Park in 1997. The park measures approximately 647 ha of mangrove forest and 800 ha of mudflat. It lies nearby the 150 years old fishing village of Kukup in Pontian district.
Tanjung Piai dan Kukup Island is internationally known as Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Important).
Tentative program (Wednesday 5/9/2007)

Time Program
  • 8.00 am Depart from The Puteri Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru
  • 10.00 am Welcome Drink
  • 10.15 am Presentation
  • 10.30 am Nature walk to the Southern Tip of The Mainland Asia
    (Presenting the certificate and Group photo)
  • 12.30 pm Lunch at Homestay
  • 2.00 pm Depart to Kukup Island
  • 2.30 pm Boating
  • 2.45 pm Nature walk and Bird watching (Waterbirds)
  • 3.30 pm Cage culture tour
  • 4.30 pm Tea break at Kukup Office
  • 5.00 pm Depart to Johor Bahru
  • 7.00 pm Arrive at The Puteri Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru


IMPORTANT DATES

FINAL DATE LINE!!!!


Abstract Submission 31st May 2007

Notification of Abstract Acceptance 15th June 2007

Full Paper Submission 31st July 2007

Notification of Full Paper Acceptance 10 August 2007


(All submissions are subject to review by a technical committee. All abstracts are to be written in English using Microsoft Word 2002 or and Arial font size 11 in not more than 350 words.)

PLEASE EMAIL ABSTRACTS AND FULLPAPER TO: isws2007@gmail.com




ANNOUNCEMENT !!

Changes In Dates Of Seminar from 21 - 23rd August 2007 to 4 - 6 September 2007. All participants make sure to reserve the scheduled time with ISWS2007!!!


The official letter for Abstract Acceptance will be sent in due course. Please check the website!!

For the abstracts which are not accepted, you still welcome as a participant without paper. Your attendance and cooperation is highly appreciated.


VISA INFORMATION

Foreign participants are advised to go through the Malaysia Immigration procedures. For more details, please surf the official website as follows and WELCOME TO MALAYSIA ;)



Abolition of VISA / VISIT PASS (Business) Facilities

All foreign visitors entering Malaysia through the gazette entry points will be given social visit pass for social visits including the following purposes:

  • Visiting Relatives
  • Tourism
  • Journalist / Reporter
  • Attending Meeting
  • Attending Business Discussion
  • Inspection of factory
  • Auditing Company's Account
  • Signing Agreement
  • Doing survey on investment opportunities/setting up factory
  • Attending Seminars
  • On goodwill mission for students or sitting for examinations in University
    Taking part in sports competitions
  • Other activities not mentioned above but approved by the Director General of Immigration.




HOW TO GET THERE/TRANSPORTATION

As Johor Bahru is about 350 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur(the capital city of Malaysia), take a domestic flight from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) to Sultan Ismail International Airport, Johor Bahru. Alternatively you can take a coach from Puduraya Bus Terminal, Kuala Lumpur(about 6 hours journey) to Johor Bahru or a train from supercoach.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
1. By KLIA), Sepang to Sultan Ismail International Airport, Senai (SIIA) - 45 minutes - around RM141 (excluding airport tax)

2. By TRAIN - From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) (using Johor Bahru (JB) Train Station - 6 hours - (RM33 –Second Class Coach)

3. By BUS - From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) (using Airport coach) to KL Hentian Duta Bus Terminal - 1 hour - around RM15. From KL Hentian Duta Bus Terminal to Puduraya, Kuala Lumpur (by TAXI) - 30 minutes - around RM15. From Puduraya, Kuala Lumpur to Larkin Bus Station (By BUS - Plusliner or Supercoach) - 4 hours - around RM40

4. By SEA - From Ferry terminal from any Indonesia islands t Stulang Laut Ferry Terminal,Johor Bahru. To take a bus or taxi from here to Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • KLIA is located approximately 50 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur city centre
  • SIIA is approximately 25 km from Johor Bahru: taxi fare RM30
  • Train station is approximately 10 km from Johor Bahru: taxi fare RM15
  • Larkin Bus Station is approximately 15 from Johor Bahru: taxi fare RM15
  • Stulang Laut Ferry Terminal is approximately 10 km from Johor Bahru: taxi fare: RM15

Upon Arrival In Johor Bahru

From Larkin Bus Station

Directions

By Taxi
1. Alight at Larkin Bus Station
2. Go to taxi stand
3. Ask to go to Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel (Maximum: RM 20) 4. Approximate time of travel: 30 minutes (regarding on traffic)

From Changi International Airport (Singapore)
Directions
1. Alight at Changi Airport
2. Go to MRT Station and take MRT towards Boon Lay MRT Station
3. Alight at Jurong East Interchange Station
4. Board another MRT in the middle of station towards Marina Bay MRT
5. Alight at Kranji MRT Station
6. Wait for SBS Bus (170) towards Larkin
7. Take a taxi and ask driver to go to Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel
From Senai International Airport
Directions
By Taxi
1. Alight at Senai Airport
2. Go to taxi stand
3. Take a taxi and ask driver to go to Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel
4. Approximate time of travel: 50 minutes (regarding on traffic)
From KL International Airport (KLIA)

Directions:
1. Alight at KLIA
2. Board the Express Rail Link (ERL) towards KL Sentral Station
3. Alight at KL Sentral
4. Board the PUTRA LRT towards Masjid Jamek LRT Station
5 . Board the STAR LRT towards Plaza Rakyat and will arrive at Pudu Bus Station
6. Find bus ticket towards Johor Bahru (Maximum : RM 40, travelling time: 4 hours)
7. Alight at Larkin Bus Station
8. Take a taxi and ask driver to go to Puteri Pan Pacific Hotel
9. Approximate time of travel: 5 hours (regarding on traffic)





PLACES TO STAY/ACCOMODATION

For easy and time consuming, participants are advised to make reservations directly to the hotel of choice for accommodation. Please make a hotel reservation through the contact number or the website of the hotel.


Budget Hotel





FEES

Seminar Fee is as follows:-

Local

Participants RM600.00

Students RM200.00

International

Participants USD160.00

Students USD 55.00

  • Registration fees are inclusive of proceedings, lunch, refreshments and technical visit to Tg. Piai and Kukup Island.

  • REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE POST SEMINAR TRIP !!

A. download speaker registration form

B. download participant registration form

C. World Exhange Rate


POST SEMINAR TRIP

2 days one night Endau Rompin Advanture -25 to 27 August 2007

Introduction

Endau-Rompin Johor National Park is located in the state of Johor and managed by the Johor national park corporation, covering a vast area of 48,905 hectar along the Johor Pahang border, the park is named after the two major rivers that flow through the park. Being among the oldest rainforest in the world, the park’s rock formation date back some 240 milllion years. The Endau Rompin Johor National Park is home to no less than 230 species of birds including hornbills and the Argus pheasant and many species of insects including 179 species of butterflies. Scientific studies have reported the existence of large mammals such as the Malayan tiger, the Asian elephant, and the Malayan tapir as well as promotes such as the dusky leaf monkey. There is rich diversity of flora including orchids, pitcher plants and wild gingers, mangy new species of plants were discovered along the streams and on the hills in the park, among which is an endemic fan palm species Livistona endauensis. Attraction and activities There are numerous rapids and waterfalls in the area among which are Upeh Guling Falls and Buaya Sangkut fall. Endau Rompin has 26 km of trails and several campsites that provide access to various destinations sucah as Kuala Marong, batu Hampar, Janing Barat and Buaya Sangkut. Endau Rompin is also home to the Orang Asli people of the Jakun tribe and visitors stand to gain valuable insights into their culture and lifestyle.

Day One


8.00 am - Depart from Pan Pacific Hotel
10.30 am - Registration at Kahang and transfer either by 4WD or Van
12.00 pm - Reach Endau Rompin and Lunch
Boat ride to Pacau
Trek to Kuala Jasin campsite
Treking to Janing Barat, Jungle walk- identifying medicinal plants and edible plants.
5.00 pm - Return to Kuala Jasin Campsite, Leisure, Dinner, Night walk
10.00 pm - Light out

Day two

07.00 am - Breakfast
8.00 am - Trek to upeh Guling waterfall, Observe orchid and pitcher plant at Pulau Jasin and explore flora and fauna around the areas.
12.00 pm - Picnic lunch at Upeh Guling Waterfall, Swimming at Blue Lake, Return to Kuala Jasin Campsite
Water rafting at Sungai Endau and back to Kampung Peta
5.00 pm - Return to Kahang.
9.00 pm - Return to Johor Bahru

  • Packages
  • Duration
  • Price per person
    ( minimum 20 people)
  • Endau Rompin Advanture
    2 day 1 night
  • RM 225.00
  • The packages inclusive: Transport from Johor Bahru Food Guide Accommodation – Hostel Insurance Park Fee



ISWS 2007 SECRETARIAT

  • Sr. Nor Aiza Md. Hashim
    E-mail: hnaiza@iiu.edu.my
    Tel: 03-6196 5271
  • Asst. Prof. Dr Maheran Yaman
    E-mail: maheran@iiu.edu.my
    Tel:03-6196 5260
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Ismail Azlan
    Email: nik_phd@yahoo.com
    Tel:016 - 2786581



WELCOME TO MALAYSIA - VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR 2007

All foreign participants "selamat datang", Ahlan Wasahlan, Vanekem, Jou san, Nî hâo, Konnichi wa and hello to each and everyone of you.

To know MALAYSIA IS TO LOVE MALAYSIA...if time permit, come and extend your seminar visit to get to know Malaysia truly asia...


  1. Visit Malaysia Year 2007
  2. Tourism in Malaysia
  3. Welcome to Johor ;)
  4. Visit Johor ...



TIME TO PONDER

1. Remember our mother or ummi or ma or mummy or mak !

2. Happiness is a Voyage

3. ReLATiOnSHiP

4. SOMEONE CARES