There is a constant challenge in sustaining the forests in Malaysia in its natural quality. Proper and responsible forest management is an important element in the development of sustainable forestry.The starting point of sustainable forestry development in Malaysia dates back to over a century ago with the appointment of Malaya's first Forestry Officer in 1901. Since then, Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) in Malaysia has undergone rapid development, all in the name of protecting Malaysia's vast natural resources. Its high commercial value dipterocarp species timber is well known in the international marketplace and the country's wood processing industries play their roles in serving the world'smarket.
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