Empowerment of Local Community of Sg. Linggi, Negeri Sembilan to engage in crocodile ecotourism
This project focuses on strengthening community-based ecotourism along Sungai Linggi, Negeri Sembilan, by enhancing the capacity of local nature guides to deliver high-quality interpretation services. The initiative supports the conservation efforts of the Estuarine Crocodile Sanctuary through skill-building workshops and training, empowering local communities to contribute meaningfully to ecotourism while benefiting from the sustainable use of nearby natural resources.
Dr. Mohd Hafizal Bin Ismail is a senior lecturer and Head of the Department of Recreation and Ecotourism at Universiti Putra Malaysia, holding a PhD in Heritage Tourism and Management from the University of Portsmouth, England. With a focus on outdoor education in Malaysia, he is passionate about sustainable ecotourism and community involvement in conservation, particularly in developing wildlife-based tourism that supports both local livelihoods and the protection of natural habitats.
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