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Merimbun Heritage Forest in Tutong District, which cover an area of 7 thousand and 800 hectares, is one of perpetual reserve forests. RTB’s crew toured the Tasek Merimbun with its greenery and wild life for this week’s segment of Kenali Negara Kitani, KNK or Know Your Country.
Located in Mukim Rambai, about 24 kilometers from Pekan Tutong, large part of Tasek Merimbun is still cover by tropical forest. Based on its uniqueness and the variety of wild life which have extraordinary values as a protected site, the lake has been recognised as ASEAN National Heritage Site in Bangkok, Thailand. In line with the objectives of its establishment as a wild life protection including the flora and fauna, Tasek Merimbun is also act as a recreational park as well as research and education centre. The heritage park has two dark water lakes which are link by a small river and forest swamp.
Various facilities are provided at the park including an exhibition hall which is located at the hill side and has a spacious area to view the wonderful panaroma of the lake. There is also a a multi-purpose hall where activities takes place. ‘Banunih Trail’ is also provided for visitors who wish to tour the wild uncultivated land which has a variety species of floral and fauna. Tasek Merimbun is rich in natural heritage and thus it make an intesting place to be visited. To generate the tourisim activity, the local community should also play their role and not just depending on the government efforts.
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