The issue of illegal logging has become a hot topic as the awareness of the environmental issues not only gains its momentum but become social agenda.
Datuk Razani Bujang, Director General of Forestry Dept. Peninsular M'sia
Illegal logging is the harvest, transportation, purchase or sale of timber in violation of laws. It is a pervasive problem, causing enormous damage to forests, local communities and to the economies of producer countries.
The activities contribute to deforestation and by extension global warming causes loss of biodiversity and undermines the rule of law. These illegal activities undermine responsible forest management, encourage corruption and tax evasion and reduce the income of the producer countries, further limiting the resources that can be invested in sustainable development.
Illegal logging not only destroys the country’s unique rainforests, but also causes a series of environmental problems including flooding. The seriousness and negative impact of the economic and social implications for the poor and disadvantaged shouldn’t be overlooked.
Many Malaysians might not be aware that the forest that they are so used to is actually complex ecosystems that are filled with an assortment of plant life and wildlife.
Malaysia has been blessed with an abundance of rainforests. Many forested areas in Malaysia have been designated as National Parks and forest reserves. Malaysia’s efforts in preserving its rainforests are not in vain.
Malaysia has always done its best in the fight against illegal logging, which not only destroys the country’s unique rainforests, but also causes a series of environmental problems, including flooding.
It is interesting to note that Forestry Department has taken various measures to overcome the problems. Let see what the Director General of Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia said....
Read the full article below:
Datuk Razani Bujang, Director General of Forestry Dept. Peninsular M'sia Illegal logging is the harvest, transportation, purchase or sale of timber in violation of laws. It is a pervasive problem, causing enormous damage to forests, local communities and to the economies of producer countries.
The activities contribute to deforestation and by extension global warming causes loss of biodiversity and undermines the rule of law. These illegal activities undermine responsible forest management, encourage corruption and tax evasion and reduce the income of the producer countries, further limiting the resources that can be invested in sustainable development.
Illegal logging not only destroys the country’s unique rainforests, but also causes a series of environmental problems including flooding. The seriousness and negative impact of the economic and social implications for the poor and disadvantaged shouldn’t be overlooked.
Many Malaysians might not be aware that the forest that they are so used to is actually complex ecosystems that are filled with an assortment of plant life and wildlife.
Malaysia has been blessed with an abundance of rainforests. Many forested areas in Malaysia have been designated as National Parks and forest reserves. Malaysia’s efforts in preserving its rainforests are not in vain.
Malaysia has always done its best in the fight against illegal logging, which not only destroys the country’s unique rainforests, but also causes a series of environmental problems, including flooding.
It is interesting to note that Forestry Department has taken various measures to overcome the problems. Let see what the Director General of Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia said....
Read the full article below:
http://mstar.com.my/mingguan/cerita.asp?file=/2011/7/19/mstar_mingguan/20110719113620&sec=mstar_mingguan
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