Taman Bukit Tawau still retains biodiversity value

Tawau: Taman Bukit Tawau still retains its priceless biodiversity value despite the development that has taken place surrounding the park.

In fact, the area concerned supplies five million gallons of water for the use of thousands of people in three districts nearby.

Chairman of Sabah Parks Board of Trustees, Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam, said the park is in fact a very important water catchment to Tawau, Semporna and Kunak.

“The area has been a source of clean and unpolluted water supply to the three districts through planned development since 1979 so as to ensure continuous water supply to the population now and in the future,” he said when closing the Taman Bukit Tawau Biodiversity Expo, here, Sunday.

Regarding the four-day expo, he said, it recorded 2,500 visitors.

The expo also saw the formation of Renjer Muda among students with an aim to guide their friends on conservation of the natural environment.

Source : Daily Express