Criteria |
Requirements
- Heritage |
Sites
Recommended:
Ulu Temburong National park |
1. |
Uniqueness and
characteristics of heritage |
Natural Heritage |
|
1.1 |
Significance of ecological systems
and natural habitats.
|
Yes |
1.2 |
Undisturbed environments or environments
demonstrating natural process at work i.e. wetlands, wilderness areas, or
coastal areas. |
Wilderness
Area |
1.3 |
Existence of rare and unique species
present at the site. |
Mixed
Dipterocarp Forest |
1.4 |
Significance of the existing cultural
and historical resources. |
None
|
1.5 |
Authenticity and integrity. |
Yes |
1.6 |
Degree of survival of the archaeological
remains, human values, ways of life, customs, land use, events and living
traditions. |
None
|
2. |
Site protection
and conservation |
2.1 |
Existence of management control/measures
to ensure that the site capacity (in terms of resources and facilities)
can absorb tourism activities. |
Yes |
2.2 |
Implementation of preventive
measures/ management mechanisms to minimize degradation of resources |
Yes |
3. |
Tourism and site
management |
3.1 |
Appropriate tourism activities
compatible with local heritage, values and character. |
Yes |
3.2 |
Involvement of local communities
in the development and the management of the cultural and the natural heritage
site |
Yes |
3.3 |
Creation of jobs that encourage
the use of local knowledge, skills and traditions |
Yes |
3.4 |
The use of appropriate off-site
and on-site interpretive media to educate visitors such as: |
|
Signage/ panel
|
Yes |
Brochure
|
Yes |
Visual/ audio presentation
|
None |
Guide boo
|
None |
Special events
|
None |
3.5 |
Availability of well-trained
local guides/ interpreters to serve visitors. |
Yes |
3.6 |
Introduction of codes of conduct
to educate visitors on what should or should not do when visiting the site. |
Yes |
3.7 |
Monitoring program in place to
assess tourism impacts on the site. |
Yes |
4. |
Environmental management
|
4.1 |
Provision of appropriate and sufficient
waste management system. |
Yes |
4.2 |
Put in place waste water treatment. |
Yes |
4.3 |
Zoning parking area for the site. |
None |
4.4 |
Control and regulate the entry
of objects, materials and vehicles to the site |
None |
5. |
Accessibility |
5.1 |
Sufficient infrastructure and
facilities to enable easy and safe access to the site. |
Yes |
5.2 |
Adequate and clear directional
signage to the site. |
Yes |
6. |
Support facilities
|
6.1 |
Adequacy of facilities such as
medical care, F&B outlets, electricity, water supply, restrooms, communication
tools. |
Electricity,
water supply restroom |
6.2 |
Availability of skilled staff,
officials/ local guards and other measures to take care of safety and security
for visitors. |
Yes |