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Yap Y.H., . and Yong T.K., . (2004) Residual stocking and basal area distribution of logged-over forests in Peninsular Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Forest harvesting of natural inland forest over the years has resulted in vast areas of logged-over forest throughout Peninsular Malaysia. A at the end of December 2000 it is estimated that out of the total of 3.20 million ha of production forest in the permanent Forest Estate 2.09 million ha 65.3 has been logged-over. Inevitably the bulk of timber production in the near future would have to come from these logged-over forests. In this light understanding the distribution regeneration status and growth potential of the logged-over forests is of paramount importance in ensuring the welfare as well as the sustainability of these forests. It is with this in view that the Forest Management Unit of the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia together with the State Forestry Department undertook the establishment of Growth Plots in Peninsular Malaysia under the Sixth and Seventh Malaysia Plans 1991-2000. To-date a total of 95 Growth Plots were established throughout Peninsular Malaysia. These plot which are being remeasured periodically are well distributed throughout Peninsular Malaysia covering all States with 3 plots being established per Forest District. The well-being and status of the logged-over forest is dependent on the quantity quality as well as growth of the residual stand left behind. In fact in most tropical forest management residual stand or natural regeneration has been relied on to provide the nest crop. Hence it is pertinent that the residual stand must be adequate in quantity and of a specific quality to ensure a future yield that is both economical and sustainable in the long term. This paper attempts to assess the residual stocking and basal area distribution of the logged-over forests in Peninsular Malaysia. Results of the assessment and their implications on forests management are discussed.
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Abstract
Forest harvesting of natural inland forest over the years has resulted in vast areas of logged-over forest throughout Peninsular Malaysia. A at the end of December 2000 it is estimated that out of the total of 3.20 million ha of production forest in the permanent Forest Estate 2.09 million ha 65.3 has been logged-over. Inevitably the bulk of timber production in the near future would have to come from these logged-over forests. In this light understanding the distribution regeneration status and growth potential of the logged-over forests is of paramount importance in ensuring the welfare as well as the sustainability of these forests. It is with this in view that the Forest Management Unit of the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia together with the State Forestry Department undertook the establishment of Growth Plots in Peninsular Malaysia under the Sixth and Seventh Malaysia Plans 1991-2000. To-date a total of 95 Growth Plots were established throughout Peninsular Malaysia. These plot which are being remeasured periodically are well distributed throughout Peninsular Malaysia covering all States with 3 plots being established per Forest District. The well-being and status of the logged-over forest is dependent on the quantity quality as well as growth of the residual stand left behind. In fact in most tropical forest management residual stand or natural regeneration has been relied on to provide the nest crop. Hence it is pertinent that the residual stand must be adequate in quantity and of a specific quality to ensure a future yield that is both economical and sustainable in the long term. This paper attempts to assess the residual stocking and basal area distribution of the logged-over forests in Peninsular Malaysia. Results of the assessment and their implications on forests management are discussed.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | 6 ills. 5 table |
| AGROVOC Term: | FORESTRY |
| AGROVOC Term: | RESIDUES |
| AGROVOC Term: | LOGGING |
| AGROVOC Term: | FOREST MANAGEMENT |
| AGROVOC Term: | DIPTEROCARPACEAE |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:28 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16714 |
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