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Forestry

Forestry sector aims to be globally recognised in sustainable management of tropical forest and biodiversity conservation while enhancing the rapid growth of timber industry

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Sustainable Forestry Vision: Balancing Conservation and Growth in Sarawak

The forestry sector aims to be globally recognised in sustainable management of tropical forest and biodiversity conservation while enhancing the rapid growth of timber industry. Forest management practices and stewardship will focus on balancing rate of deforestation and growth, increasing product yield and enhancing services obtained from forests. In addition, sustainable approaches to monetise Sarawak’s rich resources will be implemented to provide economic opportunities for the rural communities. Among the initiatives include, replanting of 200,000 hectares of degraded forest areas, implement Carbon Credits Programmes, establish bamboo plantation and develop bamboo based industry and certification of 4.5 million hectares of long-term forest licence area (natural forest) by 2022 and 178,000 hectares forest plantation by 2025 under Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme and Forest Stewardship Council.

Key Outcomes

Increase timber & non wood forest products export earnings - Annual export value of RM8 billion by 2030

50 community-based ecotourism and conservation Totally Protected Areas

Certify 4.5 mil ha of long term forest licence area and 178,000 ha forest plantation under Malaysian Timber Certification Council/ Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification and Forest Stewardship Council

Key Outcomes

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Maintain at least 60% Renewable Energy (RE) Capacity Mix by 2030

01

600,000 tons Annual Reduction to CO2 emissions via electrification of mobility fleet in Sarawak

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Achieve 15% income from foreign markets outside of Sarawak through RE sector

STRATEGY

Generate government revenue by developing new revenue streams from forest resources

Gain higher export earnings through the advancement in downstream processing

Increase contribution of forestry to tourism through conservation and sustainable management

Strategy

Public-private collaboration towards expanding Renewable Energy generation and promoting export

600,000 tons Annual Reduction to CO2 emissions via electrification of mobility fleet in Sarawak

Catalytic Initiatives

01

Generate revenue from payment for ecosystem services

  • Forest Landscape Restoration Program
  • The Wetland and Watershed Conservation and Protection Project
  • Sarawak GHG Policy and Low Carbon Society Blueprints
  • Conserve, manage, and develop Mangrove-Nipah Forest

02

Increase value added processing activities to accelerate growth in forest earnings

  • Utilise local plywood as one of the key components to manufacture value added products such as furniture, flooring and doors
  • Establish bamboo plantation and develop bamboo based industry

03

Grow high value manufacturing and enhance local industry ecosystem

  • Infrastructure and Facilities at TPAs, National Parks And Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Integrated Wildlife Conservation and Management
  • Forest One Stop Compliance Centre
  • Central Depo for seized items
  • Sustainable Forest Management Administrative Centre

04

Develop signature museum and cultural products

  • Brooke Dockyard Maritime Museum
  • Performing Arts Centre
  • Arts & Handicraft Centre
  • Sarawak Museum Campus

05

Develop ecotourism attractions within Sarawak's rich natural environment

  • Park Guide Training
  • Akademi Seni Sarawak Training and Development Programme
  • Sarawak Craft Council Development Programme

04​

Net Energy Metering (NEM)

  • Introduce Renewable Energy Supply Act
  • Incentivise first 500 domestic customers with solar photovoltaics installation
  • Public - Participation of government buildings in the Net Metering programs

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Promote Electric Vehicles (EV)

  • 100MW renewable energy generation capacity
  • 3 in 1 multi-fuel charging stations hydrogen, electric and conventional fuel
  • Attract and establish EV value chain

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