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Annual Report 2006Fig.16.2 : Forest Areas under The Certification Process in 2006.Long- term Sustainable Forest Management License Holdershave also initiated some efforts toward meeting this objective.Notable progress is demonstrated by Yayasan Sabahparticularly in its FMU 15 & 16 covering 191,652 ha. Theseareas are currently under a certification support program thatis being implemented jointly with the Tropical Forest Trust(TFT). Apart from this, another potential area to be broughtunder forest management certification is FMU 19A (Segaliud-Lokan FR). KTS the long term concession holder plans, to gettheir concession area totaling 57,240 ha, certified based onthe MTCC’s certification scheme. This is to complement theexisting MS ISO 14000 Certification which was granted to them.SSSB is also preparing their 25,000 ha of forest plantations forcertification under the FSC. (Refer Fig16.2)On certification policy work, the department continued itsactive engagement with MTCC on the refinement of MC&I 2002for Forest Management Certification based on FSC principles,and the development of standards for the certification of forestplantations. Concurrently, the department also continued toparticipate in the FSC National Working Group, and NGO drivenprocess, to develop a National FSC Standard for SustainableForest Management and its implementation mechanism inMalaysia.International visitorsThroughout the reporting year, key international visitor(s)handled by the division during the reporting year are as shownin table below.Deramakot visit by HSBC Group ChairmanInternational visits Month Purpose of visitFebruaryMr. Ishwaran N. from UNESCO/GRASP and DelegationExecutive88Discussion on the co-operation between Sabah, Malaysia and theGreat Apes Survival Project (GRASP) for the Conservation of theOrang UtanChief Officer (CEO) Walter Kaelin of Forest Investment TrustApril Identification of investment potential in Forest Plantations in Sabah(FIT) and delegationBorneo Tropical Rainforest Foundation (BTRF) group June Evaluation on potential investment projects in SabahMr. Thierry Rommel, EC Ambassador August Informal discussions on FLEGT VPAMr. Stephen Green, the HSBC Group Chairman and delegation August Observe SFM implementation in Deramakot FRMr. David Cassells from The Nature Conservancy October To explore possible collaboration in Forest Conservation work inSabahDr. Hamish Cockrane, Dean of The Forestry School,Christchurch, New ZealandNovember Site visit to Deramakot
Forest Sector PlanningForest Recreation and EcotourismAs part of the effort to diversify forest revenue, the departmenthas proposed, the imposition of standardized entrance feesand other administration fees in all nature centres and forestreserves. This matter was deliberated at the department’sCommittee on Nature Centres and Ecotourism and the proposalwas submitted to the Secretary of Natural Resources for theState Cabinet’s consideration and approval.Other activities relevant to the development of this sectorare as follows:-Guidelines on Ecotourism Development within ForestReservesTo ensure orderly implementation ofecotourism within forest reserves, thedivision has formulated an ‘EcotourismGuidelines for Development in ForestReserves’. This guideline is conceivedas a practical tool in providing technicalguidance to applicants and developersas well as to the staff of Sabah ForestryDepartment on application procedures,and the “Do’s and Don’ts” for ecotourismdevelopment within forest reserves.Monitoring and Cordinating proposalsIn the reporting year, two (2) ecotourism proposals werereceived as per Table 16.4.Development of Nature CentresTo further develop the ecotourism and recreation facilities,the department has also submitted to the Ministry of Tourism,Malaysia for the funding of nine (9) tourism proposals for thefollowing nature centres:-1. VJR Lungmanis Nature Centre, Sandakan2. Klias Peat Swamp Forest Field Centre, Beaufort3. Rumbia Information Centre, Beaufort4. Madai Baturong Nature Centre, Kunak5. Rafflesia Information Centre, Tambunan6. Jati Nature Centre, Kota Marudu7. Gemok Hill Nature Centre, Tawau8. Kawang Nature Centre, Kota Kinabalu9. Rainforest Discovery Centre, SandakanFig.16.3 shows the location of the nature centres.Other Major EventThe 35 th World Forestry Day & Sealing of the Time SealingCapsuleThis division had also acted as the Secretariat to the 35 th WorldForestry Day 2006 & the Sealing of the Time Capsule at theRainforest Discovery Centre, which was held on 2nd May2006. The objective was to treasure past and present memoirsof forestry in Sabah for the benefit of future generations.The Sealing of the Time Capsule was officiated by the RightHonorable Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Musa Hj. Aman.The function was attended by about 600 invitees comprisingof members from the international and local dignitaries,representatives from various State and Federal governmentagencies, non-governmental organisations, private sector,FMU holders and staff of the Forestry Department.Table 16.4 : Proposal on Ecotourism Development and Activities by the private sectorEcotourism proposalProposed camping site in Trusmadi FR (FMU 10) by BorneoJungle GirlJoint Promotion Project between SFD and Neutral Bay Sdn Bhdin conjunction with the Rumbia Fest 2006LocationTrusmadi FR,KeningauRumbia InformationCentre, Kuala PenyuDate ofsubmissionFebruaryJanuaryStatusApproved -1 year of OP has beenissued for implementationJoint promotion conducted andplanned to be included as part ofthe department annual program.Fig 16.3 : Location of the nature centres.89
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