Welcome to the Nature Page !
Here we shall
strive to promote a serious commitment for the love, conservation and management of an
indispensable resource for mankind - his home and his environment.
“Management”
is an odd term to use, but we mention it intentionally, for it is in this arena that the
struggle for nature must be fiercest, for even those who find it difficult to
sustain their love for nature when it is at its worst, can still ally themselves to its
cause when they see obvious mismanagement, wanton destruction, uncaring exploitation and
pollution of what is basically their home, environment, surroundings and future. It
has become obvious that rational and wise management of this resource is
crucial NOW! The issue is between good and bad management.
Some people want
to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs because they want to get
rich quick, enjoy ease and comfort now and are not satisfied with one or two
golden egg/s a day, uncaring for others for the future generations to come. How can anyone care more for nature than for
humans? Why bother about a few plant or animal species when people are unemployed and
hungry?
Others believe that
exploitation cannot be rushed as if there were no tomorrow. Science and human creativity
will reveal the richness and wealth of nature in due course. Good management and
conservation will ensure it still exists to sustain us. How can Mother Nature sustain us
if we do not ourselves protect and sustain her? Is nature to blame for human poverty and
debasement?
You have to choose
between the good and bad arguments. The stake is your future and of those you love as well
as those who come after you. We invite you join us on this important and eventful journey.
Some of the ways in
which we promote the cause of Mother Nature are:
- Education
– both of the youngsters AND of more stubborn adults.
- Love
and appreciation for nature through travel and stay in natural surroundings.
- Healthy
activities and hobbies such as hiking, bird watching, caving, amateur research and data
collection, nature photography and art etc.
- Scientific
research and publications.
- Lobbying
and campaigns
by Mr Tai Keat Eam
A birder from Penang
