By Rafida Khairani
Intermediate 1/ 2016
Karimunjawa Island is an island which has ecological
function as a mangrove conservation area. First, total of 300 ha of mangrove
forest covers the national park. It has more than 30 species of mangrove. Not
only mangrove forest, it also provides habitat to some endemic species
including the mythical Dewandaru tree, Setigi, and Kalimasada. So, Karimunjawa
has declared as one of the priority areas for the marine conservations
biodiversity in Southeast Asia. Second, local people have unique treatment
methods. They generally believe that the wood of the endemic dewandaru tree has
a legendary power of curing diseases or snake bite wound, protecting houses
from thieves, or prolonging life. Visitors may seem herbal treatment from the
local people. Third, tourists will be served a beautiful journey in Karimunjawa
mangrove forest. In fact, the tourists are allowed to participate reforestation
mangrove areas. Moreover, along the thick mangrove forest, thery will be able
to take a rest at a beautiful beach. But, tourists are forbidden to visit two
zones which are places to do some researches. There are sanctuary zones and
wilderness zone. In summary, Karimunjawa is not just a beach. It has a
beautiful mangrove forest which is interesting to explore..
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