Forestry and Wood Science Education In I Malaysia: Trends and Challenges

摘要

The forests of the world are complex ecosystems, supporting the simplest to the most complex life forms. Yet its biodiversity is both its strength and adversary, as forest produces (which includes timber and non-timber products) are indiscriminately exploited by man for economic returns. Even, the environmental and recreational services played by the forests have become potential economic sectors to many countries, especially in the tropics. The necessary human capital to manage the forest and its resources must be developed through a proper education scheme.