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Man arrested for illegal logging in Trusan

LAWAS: A man, 29, was arrested in Trusan last Saturday (Nov 7) after he was found to be carrying out illegal logging activities. Two bulldozers, and excavator and 140 logs were also confiscated by forestry officials, with the total seizure estimated to be around RM121,000. The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) said the Forest Technology and […]

Expedition aims to unravel Lundu’s natural treasures

By Nia Natasha Hasenan LUNDU: A scientific expedition is being carried out here to document forest biodiversities and environment, revealed the director of Sarawak Forestry Department, Datuk Hamden Mohammad. “It is to unravel the natural treasures. We hope to use the information obtained later to develop a plan to manage the resources in this area. […]

International collaboration will strengthen HoB initiative

KUCHING: Other relevant agencies besides the Forestry Department are urged to leverage the Heart of Borneo (HoB) brand with international bodies. Assistant Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the effort was necessary in seeking funds for the implementation of the programme under the HoB initiative. “With regard to sourcing […]

3,000 tree saplings planted

Sabal Forest Reserve SIMUNJAN: Another 3,000 tree saplings were planted by Sarawak Forestry Department and members of Kembara Anak Sarawak Club. The tree planting activity was held at the Planted Forest Model Plot located at Sabal Forest Reserve, about 100 kms from Kuching, last Saturday (July 18). The saplings comprised various local species   such as […]

300 mangrove stems seized

KUCHING: A total of 300 mangrove stems were discovered and seized by Sarawak Forestry Department (SFD) on Monday. According to a spokesperson, SFD conducted an inspection on a premises at Batu 6 1/2, Jalan Matang around 3.40pm. The mangrove stems were found hidden at the back of the premises. The premises owner did not have […]