CITY AND FOREST — A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON WILDERNESS

Nature Reflections | Career Beginnings & Conservation

Growing up in a "city forest" environment, my early understanding of nature was limited to the manicured parks and gardens within an urban landscape. However, stepping into the role of a Nature Guide at JungleWalla has fundamentally shifted my perspective, revealing the profound difference between a city garden and a true, ancient wilderness.

In the city, nature is often controlled and ornamental. But in the heart of Langkawi’s rainforest, I discovered a complex, living machine where every organism—from the smallest fungus to the towering Dipterocarp trees—plays a vital role. My first few weeks on the job were an eye-opening journey, transforming my curiosity into a deep-seated passion for the environment.

THE RAINFOREST AS A TEACHER

Being surrounded by 130-million-year-old ecosystems has taught me that the forest is not just a place to visit, but a world to respect and protect. I’ve learned that nature doesn't need us to survive, but we absolutely need nature. Every trail walk and every wildlife encounter has reinforced the importance of conservation and the urgent need to share this knowledge with the world.

A JOURNEY OF GROWTH

Starting this career at JungleWalla was the spark for a lifelong commitment to biological sciences. It provided the foundation for understanding how fragile yet resilient our natural world is. As I continue my journey in marine biology and higher research, I carry with me the lessons learned under the canopy of Langkawi’s great forests.

Post By: Daia (Hidayah Husein) - Nature Guide

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