Issues of forest enforcement against illegal logging and forest offences in Peninsular Malaysia

Rokiah Kadir, . and Muhammad Nur Haniff Mohd Noor, . and Suriyani Muhamad, . Issues of forest enforcement against illegal logging and forest offences in Peninsular Malaysia. pp. 260-272. ISSN 22317546

One of the more prevalent environmental issues in the world is illegal logging. Common outcomes associated with illegal logging particularly in the states with rich forest resources are environmental damage and loss of government revenue. Illegal logging and other forest offences can be curbed through internal regulatory measures namely forest law enforcement. However as past research has indicated forest law enforcement may be hindered by issues and difficulties related to enforcement capacity. Analysis of these difficulties and challenges is needed to identify the loopholes and vulnerabilities in current enforcement practices. This study therefore aims to examine issues on enforcement capacity as perceived by the staff of enforcement agencies. A total of 240 frontline regulatory personnel from selected states in Peninsular Malaysia were administered a questionnaire. A small number of the respondents were later interviewed about the issues for additional insights. The data were analysed through the SPSS to examine the research question. The measures of central tendency revealed that some of the main challenges in relation to enforcement capacity of forest enforcement agencies include insufficient enforcement staff lack of funding and insufficient equipment. The outcome of the study may increase awareness of policymakers regarding issues that affect forest law enforcement and help them formulate appropriate policy responses.

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Abstract

One of the more prevalent environmental issues in the world is illegal logging. Common outcomes associated with illegal logging particularly in the states with rich forest resources are environmental damage and loss of government revenue. Illegal logging and other forest offences can be curbed through internal regulatory measures namely forest law enforcement. However as past research has indicated forest law enforcement may be hindered by issues and difficulties related to enforcement capacity. Analysis of these difficulties and challenges is needed to identify the loopholes and vulnerabilities in current enforcement practices. This study therefore aims to examine issues on enforcement capacity as perceived by the staff of enforcement agencies. A total of 240 frontline regulatory personnel from selected states in Peninsular Malaysia were administered a questionnaire. A small number of the respondents were later interviewed about the issues for additional insights. The data were analysed through the SPSS to examine the research question. The measures of central tendency revealed that some of the main challenges in relation to enforcement capacity of forest enforcement agencies include insufficient enforcement staff lack of funding and insufficient equipment. The outcome of the study may increase awareness of policymakers regarding issues that affect forest law enforcement and help them formulate appropriate policy responses.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Logging
AGROVOC Term:	Forests
AGROVOC Term:	Peninsular Malaysia
AGROVOC Term:	Natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	Wildlife
AGROVOC Term:	Questionnaires
AGROVOC Term:	analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Data collection
AGROVOC Term:	Habitat improvement
AGROVOC Term:	Forest management
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10338

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