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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