New Forest Map Uncovers the Secret of Sarawak
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The release of new forest maps for Sarawak recently uncovered large-scale destruction of rainforests, peat lands and traditional lands which has occurred over the past 50 years. The new online platform revealed that Sarawak has only 11 percent of its primary forests left, which contradicts the 70 percent value claimed by the Sarawak Chief Minister in 2011. Logging and conversion of forest to oil palm plantation are the main culprits for the loss. The tool published by Bruno Manser Fund aims to enhance the degree of transparency in the State by reducing the problem of mismanagement, corruption and misinformation provided by officials. Sadly, the government still plans to explore more traditional lands for mining, hydroelectric dams and timber plantation, leading to more forest destruction.
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Date & Source: February 27, 2014, The Green Reporter
