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Mangrove forests tourism is an attractive eco-travel for eco-tourists. Not many people know that mangroves play the important role in the preservation and protection of coastal ecology. Moreover, the resources that the mangrove ecosystem offers could be great assistance to the development of livelihoods for local communities. They are the nurseries for many species of the reef. Reef fish and other animals lay their eggs among the mangroves. The hatchlings are washed out to sea by the floods in the rainy season. The mangrove is also a good natural filter of impurities in water including absorb the large amounts of carbon in its roots.
THE PROJECT “RESTORATION MANGROVE PROJECT” IN PHUKET, THAILAND
Because mangroves are the main factor of biodiversity and human activities, Ban Bang Rong Agrotourism Group, Phaklog sub-district and Planete Mer launched the project “restoration mangrove project” which is aimed to preserve marine life and the livelihoods for local communities at Ban Bang Rong, T.Phaklog, Thalang district, Phuket province.
The project will be held to share experiences and promote reforestation of the coastal management in order to preserve the biodiversity of coastal area. This project will also develop the traditional activities generating revenues such as ecotourism, village products, and artisanal fishing including educating children.
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Source: WISEGEEK.COM, Free Range Canberra (www.freerangecanberra.org)
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Have you ever hear about “organic egg”, “free range egg”, “organic free range egg”?
Organic Eggs are eggs produced by hens that are fed special organic feed. Most organic eggs usually come from chickens that are not given hormones, don’t get prophylactic antibiotics (to prevent infection), and who eat feed that is grown organically. This means the feed they eat usually isn’t treated with chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
Free Range Eggs are eggs produced from hen that are not given hormones, prophylactic antibiotics, no additive are fed to enhance yolk color. Hens are permitted to roam freely within the farmyard. Hens live in a natural environment and have a freedom to walk, flap their wings, run, scratch in the sun, breathe clean air and lay egg in the nest and kept indoors (sheds or henhouses) at night. Free range system is good for hens, gives hens no stress and discomfort. Thus, when free of stress and discomfort, hens have a good health, no need to feed antibiotics. You can eat healthy eggs from healthy hens plus no chemical, hormone and antibiotics.
Organic Free Range Eggs are eggs produced by hens that are fed special organic feed. Most organic eggs usually come from free range chickens that are not given hormones, don’t get prophylactic antibiotics (to prevent infection), and who eat feed that is grown organically. This means the feed they eat usually isn’t treated with chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
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Kulisara Kaenleksuk
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Sales Department Team (Phuket Office)
PATONG RESORT HOTEL –
www.patongresorthotel.com
PHUKET, THAILAND. ––> MAP
The cleanups will be done around the Island as a monthly basis with a full support at the local government level and from the Governor directly.
Campaigns:
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Clean beach campaign
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Clean roadside campaign
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2 baht Plastic Bag charge
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Recycling stations being introduced
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Curb side recycling formalised
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Hotels involved in an efficiency/sustainability program
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Local government supporting a new waste reduction program
If you want to be a part of this great green event, please visit www.summerinphuket.com or email: nick@indigore.com
Campaign details:
Thursday Mornings 9am start
Bangtao Beach South: Amancruise beach and fish market area
Patong Beach: 30 hotels involved and are co-ordinated by the Mayors office. Meet in front of Holiday Inn
The Aquarium: Sri Panwa co-ordinating the area clean up
Cape Panwa: Cape Panwa co-ordinating beach clean
Royal Phuket Marina: Starting at Les Anges
Boat Lagoon: Starting at Watermark
Cape Yamu: Beach cleanup by The yamu.
Ao Po: Pier area, organised by Jumeirah Private Island.
Yacht Haven: Starting at marina office
Find more campaign details: SUMMERINPHUKET.COM/SUMMER-PHUKET-MEDIA
Find affordable hotel in Phuket we love:
PATONG RESORT HOTEL, PHUKET, THAILAND (online booking)
Address: 208 Raj-Uthit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach Phuket 83150
Tel: 0-7634-0551-4
Fax: 0-7634-0189
Email: info@patongresorthotel.com
Website: www.patongresorthotel.com
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Kulisara Kaenleksuk
Assistant Sales Manager
Sales Department Team (Phuket Office)
PATONG RESORT HOTEL –
www.patongresorthotel.com
PHUKET, THAILAND. ––> MAP
The cleanups will be done around the Island as a monthly basis with a full support at the local government level and from the Governor directly.
Campaigns:
-
Clean beach campaign
-
Clean roadside campaign
-
2 baht Plastic Bag charge
-
Recycling stations being introduced
-
Curb side recycling formalised
-
Hotels involved in an efficiency/sustainability program
-
Local government supporting a new waste reduction program
If you want to be a part of this great green event, please visit www.summerinphuket.com or email: nick@indigore.com
Find affordable hotel in Phuket we love:
PATONG RESORT HOTEL, PHUKET, THAILAND (online booking)
Address: 208 Raj-Uthit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach Phuket 83150
Tel: 0-7634-0551-4
Fax: 0-7634-0189
Email: info@patongresorthotel.com
Website: www.patongresorthotel.com
OTHER HOTEL FACILITIES
- Restaurants and Coffee Shops
- Swimming Pools
- Tennis Courts
- Steamed Rooms
- Travel and Tour Services (Operate by Pal Tour)
- Conference Halls and Banquets
- Mini Plaza
- Airport Transfer
PATONG RESORT PHUKET (Bangkok office)
Address: 942/130 Chan Issara Tower, 4th Floor, Rama 4 Rd., Bangkok 10500
Tel: 0-2234-2406, 0-2235-9040, 0-2267-2267
Fax: 0-2234-9007
Email: Bangkok@patongresorthotel.com, marketing@patongresorthotel.com
Website: www.patongresorthotel.com
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PATONG RESORT HOTEL –
www.patongresorthotel.com
As our planet is facing the greatest challenge of climate change. It’s our responsibility to help healing and building a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy. Action now…for yourself and your next future generation. Learn more on “What & how climate change impact on human and ecosystem?”.
Find activities in Phuket, Thailand under "Keep Phuket Clean" Earth Day 2010 Campaign
Find many of activities and event around the globe that related to the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day – April 22, 2010 at www.earthday.org/take-action. You can also create your own campaign for Earth Day. Please visit Earth Day 2010 (www.earthday.org).
Learn more about Earth Day Network at www.earthday.org
Find affordable hotel in Phuket we love:
PATONG RESORT HOTEL, PHUKET, THAILAND (online booking)
Address: 208 Raj-Uthit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach Phuket 83150
Tel: 0-7634-0551-4
Fax: 0-7634-0189
Email: info@patongresorthotel.com
Website: www.patongresorthotel.com
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Butterfly watching is one of many popular activities for eco-tourists in addition to freshwater jellyfish watching at Ban Nong Mae Na which located at Khao Kho district, Phetchabun province. Kaeng Wang Nam Yen is one interesting destinations at Ban Nong Mae Na for butterfly watching which is far from National Park Ranger Unit 8 (Nong Mae Na) about 7 kilometres. Along its way, tourists will find deciduous dipterocarp forest, mixed deciduous forest and pine forest. Because of its fertile ecosystem, tourists can be seen many different species of rare butterfly such as Troides Helena, Papilio Paris, Pazala Eurous, Sephisa Chandra, Polyura Eudamippus, etc. The butterfly plays an important role in ecosystems, acting as a pollinator, a food source, and an indicator of the healthy ecosystem. The appropriate time for watching butterflies is between 09.00 – 14.00 hrs.
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