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indicators and variables used (Munda 2005). Indicators and indices provide communication tools that provide a common framework for scientists and the authorities to work together (Malkina-Pykh 2002).
This study aims to define the ecological sustainability indicators for Tasik Kenyir
to develop an index. Ecological sustainability index (ESI) is an effective tool to
determine whether the developments in the lake area are being carried out in a sustainable manner. It monitors the ecological achievements in Tasik Kenyir and provides guidance for decision-makers to develop the lake in a right manner.
Methods
Study Area
The study was conducted in Tasik Kenyir in the state of Terengganu in Peninsular
Malaysia (Fig. 1). The islands in Tasik Kenyir were actually high grounds and hilltops that were not submerged by the construction of the Sltan Mahmud hydroelectric dam. There were now 30 rivers flowing into the lake, with 25 waterfalls at
Fig. 1 Map of Tasik Kenyir (Google Map)
Ecological Balance Towards Sustainable Index of Tasik Kenyir
indicators and variables used (Munda 2005). Indicators and indices provide communication tools that provide a common framework for scientists and the authorities to work together (Malkina-Pykh 2002).
This study aims to define the ecological sustainability indicators for Tasik Kenyir
to develop an index. Ecological sustainability index (ESI) is an effective tool to
determine whether the developments in the lake area are being carried out in a sustainable manner. It monitors the ecological achievements in Tasik Kenyir and provides guidance for decision-makers to develop the lake in a right manner.
Methods
Study Area
The study was conducted in Tasik Kenyir in the state of Terengganu in Peninsular
Malaysia (Fig. 1). The islands in Tasik Kenyir were actually high grounds and hilltops that were not submerged by the construction of the Sltan Mahmud hydroelectric dam. There were now 30 rivers flowing into the lake, with 25 waterfalls at
Fig. 1 Map of Tasik Kenyir (Google Map)
Ecological Balance Towards Sustainable Index of Tasik Kenyir