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6.9 mln trees planted as of Nov 9 this year

BINTULU: Sarawak Forest Department has managed to plant an additional 6.9 million trees as of Nov 9 this year. Its director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the planting of trees was in line with the Malaysia Greening Campaign initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources that aimed to plant 100 million trees nationwide. “Sarawak […]

RM51.02 million for Sarawak rubber smallholders

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) has allocated RM51.02 million to rubber smallholders in Sarawak. Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the allocation would benefit a total of 114,171 rubber planters which included assistance for rubber plantations, additional economic activities, productivity development and agro-food. He noted […]

Sarawak already planted more trees than other states

KUCHING: Compared to all states, Sarawak has so far planted the most number of trees under the Malaysian Greening Campaign that was launched last January 5 with a target of planting 100 million trees nationwide by 2025. The state Forestry Department director Datuk Hamden Mohammad stated that he is confident that Sarawak will be able […]

State to plant 7 mln trees a year

KUCHING: The state government is committed to conserving the natural environment in Sarawak to address global climate change, said Sarawak Forestry Department director Datuk Hamden Mohamad. He said under the Forest Landscape Restoration Programme (FLR), the government would ensure that at least 62% of the state areas were covered by forests. “The initiative is in line […]

Sarawak committed to success of tree planting campaign

KUCHING: The state government is committed to the “100 million Trees Planting Campaign” which is one of the federal government’s greening programmes. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan gave this assurance during the 78th National Land Council Meeting held via online platform today. The meeting, also attended by leaders from other states, […]

Replant nyatoh to restore forest ecosystem

MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo suggested that certain timber species such as ‘nyatoh’ need to be replanted here to replenish the stock and restore the forest ecosystem while providing a habitat for edible worms – lelamas. The tree (benyatok in Melanau) itself has dual benefits – provides a habitat for lelamas, a Melanau exotic food […]

Five-year campaign to plant 100 mln trees

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will step up ‘greening’ of the country from next year through a campaign to plant 100 million trees over five years until 2025. Led by the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry with the cooperation of the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM) and state forestry departments, it entails efforts to mobilise society to join […]

1,000 trees for reforestation project

KUCHING: 1,000 native trees will be planted in Jagoi Heritage Forest area as part of initiative for forest restoration, said Sarawak World-Wide Fund for Nature-Malysia (WWF-Malaysia). WWF Malaysia said in its press release yesterday that the trees will be planted at the degraded and landslide areas of the forest, encompassing a space of 1.8 hectares. […]

Replanting trees based on suitability

KUCHING: Kuching North City Commision (DBKU) is looking to replace unsuitable trees planted along the main roads in hopes of providing a safer driving experience for its citizens. Its mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan revealed that DBKU officials had been instructed to provide a proper report on the matter and to come up with development programmes […]