Bukit Peringin: The Forest Reserve That Wasn’t
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A 145-ha site was discovered at Bukit Peringin forest reserve where trees were felled and hilltops cleared after concerned locals made their complaints known to their local parliament member. The site was simply labelled as “Compartment Seven” with no visible signboard indicating development or use. Site visits carried out by Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharum revealed a major environmental degradation. Locals are very concerned that their livelihood would be affected and natural disasters events would be triggered if land clearing of the site is not closely monitored.
Link : http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/kedah-cuts-another-forest-1.224354
Date and Source: February 25, 2013, New Straits Times
