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FOREST RESOURCES TREND AND SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA
health for environmental stability, to provide sanctuary for wildlife and to serve as an invaluable
storehouse of genetic resources useful for indigenous tree species, agricultural crops and
livestock. This renewal asset will continue to be managed in accordance with national objectives
and priorities so that the country will continue to enjoy the benefits generated from the forests
and forest industries.
Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable forest management is best reflected through her
achievements in the formulation of the comprehensive National Forestry Policy and the National
Forestry Act, the establishment and gazettement of PRF and a network of conservation areas,
and the marked progress made in forestry research and development. It is further attested by
the operationalisation and implementation of the Malaysian Criteria, Indicators and Activities
for Assessing Sustainable Forest Management based on the elaboration of the ITTO Criteria
and Indicators for Sustainable Management of Natural Tropical Forest, and the allocation of
financial resources to carry out forest development activities, as well as projects and studies
related to sustainable management.
Sustainable forest management is the principle of the forest management practices in Malaysia
and the Forestry Department will continue to enhance and improve its management practices
in the light of new research findings, innovative technologies, better skills and knowledge.
Thus, it will demand conscientious effort, a lot of hard work and a strong commitment,
determination and collaboration from the government, private sectors and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs).
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