Sarawak plans to establish one million hectares of forest plantations as new source of timber, says CM


Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (centre) opening the International Union of Forest Research Organisations' acacia webinar in Kuching.

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to establish one million hectares of forest plantations by 2025 to provide a new source of timber for the state's wood-based industries.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said forest plantations would relieve pressure on natural forests and increase the state's forest cover to reduce the greenhouse effect.

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