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Quest for record-breaking 3k tree saplings planted

KUCHING: A total of 3,000 Shorea macrophylla or locally known as ‘engkabang jantong’’ tree saplings were planted at Sabal Forest Reserve in an attempt to set a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records. The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) participated in the global celebration of the International Day of Forests by planting these trees. […]

Promoting sustainable peatland management through collective action

BALAI RINGIN: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) recently organised the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) Programme on Peatland aimed at promoting sustainable peatland management through collective action. The event, held at the local Community Service Centre, drew 200 participants, including community and village leaders from 96 villages around Balai Ringin, Serian. The programme, officiated […]

500 saplings planted in Sabal Forest

SIMUNJAN: KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital (KPJ Kuching) and the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) have collaborated on a tree planting initiative at the Sabal Forest Reserve. The initiative, held yesterday (Dec 9), marked the planting of 500 saplings of valuable indigenous trees such as belian, meranti, nyatoh, and luis. This activity aligns with the broader “Greening […]

Commit to grow and protect greenery

LUNDU: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) remains committed in its efforts to increase green spaces in the state. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people live all over the world, including in Sarawak. This has made everyone realise the value of open spaces like parks and […]

Sarawak leads the way in the 100 mln tree planting campaign

BINTULU: Sarawak is currently taking the lead in the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign under the Malaysian Restoration programme, with a total of 27.8 million trees planted since its launch in 2021. Sarawak Forest Department deputy director (forest conservation and development) Happysupina Sait said that this number would continue to rise due to the positive […]

Integrity in the workplace crucial to prosper: Len

MIRI: Integrity in the workplace is a crucial value that will help the Sarawak Forest Department prosper in future.In stating this, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said it would make the staff much more comfortable at work, and much more easier for them to stay positive and […]

Permission required to plant non-timber species

KUCHING: Planted forest licence holders intending to carry out planting of non-timber species are required to obtain permission from the Sarawak Forest Department. They should obtain a written permission from the Director of Forests by submitting a written application together with the proposed amendment to the Tree Planting Plan, the department said in a recent […]

Department rubbishes claims Sarawak losing its forests

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) has rubbished claims by RimbaWatch that Sarawak will lose more forest area based on a study made by Global Forest Watch. SFD director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the projection by RimbaWatch was based on the perception of trends on the opening of land areas for development. “We do not […]

Forest Dept applying tech to tackle issues

KUCHING: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) is stressing the use of technology to resolve issues confronting the department. Its director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said that to keep up with globalisation, digital transformation, and implementation of the digital economy, the department cannot afford to give technology the cold shoulder. He said the use of technology is […]

Awang Tengah flags off intercountry research expedition

MIRI: The Gerenai-Long Mekaba Scientific Expedition convoy comprising 40 vehicles and 97 researchers from three countries (Malaysia – Sabah Sarawak; Indonesia and Brunei) took off smoothly today. The event was flagged off by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The journey will take about six to seven hours from Miri City via logging […]