Sarawak to keep 6mil hectares as permanent forest reserves

Sarawak nears 6 mil-hectare permanent forest estate target with over 4 mil achieved so far

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, May 25: The Sarawak government is close to achieving its target of at least six million hectares of land as a Permanent Forest Estate (PFE), with over four million hectares achieved so far. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Sarawak is also targeting at least one million hectares for Totally Protected Areas (TPA), and efforts toward this are now nearing the established goal. “When combined …

Sarawak to keep 6mil hectares as permanent forest reserves

Deputy premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said more than 62% of Sarawak’s total land area of 14.2 million hectares remains forested through sustainable forest management practices. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Sarawak has more than four million hectares of permanent forest reserve land, as part of its long-term commitment to sustainable forest management, says deputy premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah, who is also the state natural resourc…

Sarawak exceeds 4 mln ha of permanent forest reserves, nearing protected areas target, says Deputy Premier

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Awang Tengah (third left) and distinguished guests jointly officiate the event by touching the ‘Sustainable Earth Sphere’ during the ceremony. MIRI (May 24): Sarawak has exceeded four million hectares of permanent forest reserves and is nearing its target for Totally Protected Areas as part of its long-term commitment to sustainable forest management, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah…