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Gunung Stong State Park Preliminary Management Plan 9. Networking with other protected areas established. 10. Commencement of programmes and courses on nature education at the nature interpretation centre. YEAR 4 NO. MILESTONES TO BE ACHIEVED 1. Regular joint-patrols with paramilitary and sharing of information with DWNP established. 2. Diversification of activities (kayaking, rock-climbing, orienteering, caving, homestays, agro-tourism), other than hiking, at GSSP and surrounding areas. 3. Networking and research collaboration with research institutions established. 4. Networking and sharing of information with non-local protected areas established, by membership with international protected area agencies. YEAR 5 NO. MILESTONES TO BE ACHIEVED 1. Recognition of GSSP as one of the premier conservation, eco-tourism, and nature education center in <strong>Malaysia</strong>. 2. Review of existing management plan and formulation of new management plan. 3. Upgrading of ranger posts at entrance of Semuliang trail and Lata Kertas. 106
Gunung Stong State Park Preliminary Management Plan CHAPTER 8: CONCLUSION This Preliminary Management Plan is a stopgap, but proactive, measure to guide GSSP managers, pending a more detailed plan. The sense of urgency is driven by the increased numbers of visitors, the lack of coordination between agencies and stakeholders, and their differing visions on how GSSP is to be developed. To the credit of the state government and the Kelantan State Forestry Department, the formation of the relevant steering, technical, and working technical committees, is the right initial step to guiding the formation, planning, and management of GSSP. GSSP is a suitable candidate for a protected area. Firstly, it is rich in biological diversity, high in hyper-endemics, especially for certain plants found only in the area, and nowhere else in the world. Secondly, its significant location between the forests of Taman Negara and the Titiwangsa Range, and further westwards to Belum and Ulu Muda, makes it a crucial component in ensuring contiguity within the main forest blocks of the peninsula. Thirdly, it is relatively well-known among hikers as a destination that offers mountains, cascading waterfalls, caves, and opportunities for interaction with local communities. Fourthly, the locals are aware of the benefits of GSSP to them, especially those directly involved in the ecotourism business, and some form of training must be introduced to them, to get them involved in a more systematic manner, in micro-businesses and conservation, without losing their cultural heritage, especially where there is much interaction between foreigners and locals. This is true in some communities where the locals imitate the more negative cultural elements of foreign visitors. The Preliminary Management Plan is but a start towards an end, which is a viable, protected area that is also promoted for ecotourism, without compromising conservation. This vision can be achieved through the establishment of efficient management systems, effective protection of GSSP and its resources, recognition of the biological and economic resources of GSSP and the improvement of the standard of living of the local communities as well as their level of conservation awareness. The Preliminary Management Plan will lead to a more detailed management plan, if funding is available. A more detailed management plan will further elaborate on the socio-economic aspects of and the detailed capacity-building requirements of the GSSP staff and the local communities. It is expected that conditions during the first 5 years will be less than ideal, due to teething problems that are common to all new organisations. These include formation of the right organisational structure, the setting up of administrative and standard operating systems, the acquisition of assets, selection of the right staff, and their training. Training alone will take several years due to the mix of skills that is necessary to operate a protected area promoted for eco-tourism. It is hoped that within the first five years, GSSP will be effectively managed as a protected area, and eventually achieve the target of being a premier conservation and ecotourism destination in <strong>Malaysia</strong>. 107
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