Key Points
- Magplano muna bago bumiyahe—siguraduhing ligtas ang lakad, at i-check ang panahon at bushfire warnings.
- Dumaan lang sa tamang daan at trail—para iwas disgrasya at hindi masira ang kalikasan.
- Kuhanan mo ng larawan, hindi ng halaman! Wag pumitas o kumuha ng kahit ano sa gubat.
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Tips paano maging responsable at ligtas sa pagbisita sa national parks sa Australia
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Kahit first time mo pa lang makakita ng wildflowers o isa ka nang batikang manlalakbay sa outback, mahalaga pa ring maging magalang na bisita sa kalikasan. Sa ganitong paraan, ma-e-enjoy ng lahat ang likas na ganda ng mga halaman at hayop ng Australia.
Ibig sabihin nito ay manatili sa tamang daan at trail, sundin ang mga karatula at paalala, huwag magkalat o manira ng kapaligiran, at huwag kumuha ng mga halaman o hayop mula sa natural nilang tirahan.
Si Terry Dunham ay isang citizen scientist at mananaliksik ng native orchids mula sa Albany, sa timog-kanlurang bahagi ng Western Australia—isang lugar na minahal at nilalakbay niya simula pagkabata.
“It is always astonishing to witness the huge diversity of plant species, which exist in Western Australia. Our south-west region is one of the worlds biodiversity hotspots, and were fortunate to enjoy the wildflowers all year round."
Bushwalkers on the Ravensthorpe Range Credit: Terry Dunham
Ayon kay Terry, dapat ituring na espesyal ang lahat ng native na halaman, dahil mahalaga ang bawat isa sa balanse ng ating kalikasan.
Si Jonnie Cobby ay isang Yankunytjatjara at Arrernte man na naninirahan sa Wardandi Nyoongar country sa timog-kanlurang bahagi ng Western Australia, kung saan siya nagtatrabaho bilang national park ranger.
“When entering national parks or other wilderness areas, there is no limit to the variety of things one might encounter, it’s that opportunism that makes exploring these areas so appealing."
Paliwanag niya, ang pagiging maingat at may respeto sa ay susi para mapanatiling bukas at maganda ang mga lugar na ito—para sa ngayon, at para sa mga susunod pang henerasyon.
Behaviours such as staying to the path, taking your rubbish away with you, leaving the area as you found it are all great examples of the desired behaviour we want to see visitors abide by.Jonnie Cobby
As certain environments can be fragile and sensitive, when visiting or exploring it is important to be respectful of the natural and cultural values of an area.
“Being culturally aware and appropriate towards Traditional Owners of an area and their history will only enhance a visitor’s understanding of an area and potentially aide them in connecting with an area they are visiting,” Jonnie says.
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Payo ng photographer Sophie Xiang na ngayon ay naninirahan sa Perth at kasalukuyang nagtuturong wildflower phone photography.
“Walking in the bushland is like an adventure. Through my lens capturing the beauty of the plant's circle of life is my absolute passion. I love being out bush photographing the amazing nature of our Australian bush, but sometimes it makes you sad when you notice that other visitors have littered, left rubbish behind, or damaged plants or trees.
Originally from China, photographer Sophie Xiang now lives in Perth and teaches wildflower phone photography.
“When hiking or exploring, stay on the trail, to avoid damaging any plants. You can still get that perfect shot for social media without damaging the environment or ruining the experience for others. Don't pick wildflowers—as it’s illegal in Australia, especially don't dig up orchids or remove them, without a suitable environment they will not survive, and protect native wildlife such as lizards or other reptiles. Don't try to remove them.”
Bilang national park ranger, mismong nasaksihan ni Jonnie Cobby kung paanong ang maling asal ng ilang bisita ay nakakasira sa kalikasan.
Things as reckless as people in four-wheel drives accessing areas that are off limits, has obvious impacts such as vegetation damage, soil compaction and potential weed and disease spreading; to something seemingly more innocent as straying from a designated path to get that perfect photo, could be unknowingly trampling plants that are sensitive and rare.Jonnie Cobby
Queen of Sheba orchid. Credit: Terry Dunham
Jonnie Cobby, National Park Ranger.
“Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. I think that is a clear simple message that everyone can follow easily.”
Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa pagbisita sa mga national park sa buong Australia, bisitahin ang mga sumusunod:
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