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While there are outsiders utilizing the lake for their own benefit, economic activities in the lake are still centered around the tradition ways of the Semelai and these are to:-
These they do for their personal use and bringing in some incomes. Today, many younger ones have left for employment in estates and factory
Ornamental Fishes There are known to exist in this lake about 50 species of fish that can be suitably qualified aquarium species. Of this number at least 20 of them are of commercial importance.
The terrain and ecology within little human movements were conducive for breeding in natural environment Sustainable utilization of the fish resources in Tasek Bera for the aquarium trade may be beneficial for both the local and state economies. Native Products The most common of all products are perhaps the mat and handicrafts items made from woven from Pandanus leaves. The raw materials are readily available to made into items for their own consumption. These beautiful finished products are exquisite and representative of the area, making them practical for use and nostalgic as souvenirs.
Many herbal plants with medicinal values are effectively used by the inhabitants. Outside users confirmed such values for them to be sort after by many who make regular visit for their replenishments. The 'keruing' oil from the Dipterocarpus kerrii tree is still a valuable products supplied by the inhabitants.
The fish and wildlife are collected by Chinese Restaurants and these are then prepared as delicacies for gourmets. Carving of exquisites replicas of their dugout canoes. model size trap, axes and traditional musical instruments. Rotan Products The Malaysian forests are rich with a wide variety of renewable raw materials and resources. Among the myriad type of plants, the Rattan palm vines are found here in the lowland forest in huge quantity. These vine wind their way through the upper canopy. These have been harvested and supplied to downstream manufacturers of furniture and other house hold products. Resin Resin, another major forest resource harvested by the Semelai, is a secondary product mainly composed of terpenoids, a class of hydrocarbons produced by certain kinds of trees. (In everyday English, resin is often called "pitch" or "sap" ambers, used in jewelry, are fossilized resins.) Some of the terpenoid constituents of resins are essential oils, which give them a balsamic fragrance. Resinous trees are particularly abundant and varied in the Southeast Asian rain forest. One species, Dipterocarpus kerrii, in the Tasek Bera area produces an oleoresin (resin with high essential oil content) whose oil fraction can be sold to be used as a base for perfume. Other tree species produce resins that harden much faster, forming stalactites that hang from trees. This kind of resin can be traded to varnish manufacturers or crushed to make boatcaulk or tinder. Tours For years Tasek Bera attracted hoards of sports fishermen. Traditionally, the lake has been a well kept secret for many ardent fishing fans who have since decreased in numbers. This tours being at the tail end are given way to eco-tourist.
The eco-tourism business is slowly gaining momentum and organized boat tour of the Lake is available at:-
The boat terminal from Pos Iskandar is shown in a picture in that section while picture above feature the Tanjong Kuin Jetty. Every one can visit Tasek Bera on their own. You need not seek the company of a large group or wait for organized tour. Both destination caters to your needs.
On particular aspect that I fancy is a ride through the canal in that traditional dug out. Here in Bera, motorized fiber boats ferry visitors around the lake
Most tourist shuns the remoteness and choose to travel in large organized group.
When you are on your own, a customized itinerary will bring out more of Tasek Bera to fulfill your expectations. A final word on economic activities - the tour leaving the resort is geared towards an orientation tour of the surroundings. The Association of Orang Asli are conversant with programme for serious minder eco-tourist. |
