Forest rehabilitation initiatives in Peninsular Malaysia


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Abd. Rahman Abd. Rahim, . and Koh Hock Lye, . and Aldrich Richard, . (2011) Forest rehabilitation initiatives in Peninsular Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Peninsular Malaysia is fortunate to be endowed with large tract of tropical rainforest. This forest rich in flora and fauna is one of the most complex biological ecosystem on earth. It is imperative that these invaluable forests be sustainably managed under the Sustainable Forest Management SFM concept for social economic and environmental benefits. Forest rehabilitation an important component of SFM needs to be emphasized and effectively implemented to achieve maximum productivity in the Permanent Reserved Forest PRF. This paper highlights forest rehabilitation initiatives undertaken by the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia and it also discusses the issues/challenges encountered and the way forward to ensure successful implementation of the forest rehabilitation initiatives.


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Abstract

Peninsular Malaysia is fortunate to be endowed with large tract of tropical rainforest. This forest rich in flora and fauna is one of the most complex biological ecosystem on earth. It is imperative that these invaluable forests be sustainably managed under the Sustainable Forest Management SFM concept for social economic and environmental benefits. Forest rehabilitation an important component of SFM needs to be emphasized and effectively implemented to achieve maximum productivity in the Permanent Reserved Forest PRF. This paper highlights forest rehabilitation initiatives undertaken by the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia and it also discusses the issues/challenges encountered and the way forward to ensure successful implementation of the forest rehabilitation initiatives.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: 4 ref. QH 541.5 R27 I61 2011
AGROVOC Term: Forest rehabilitation
AGROVOC Term: Tropical rain forests
AGROVOC Term: Mangrove forests
AGROVOC Term: Malaysia
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11565

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