Case Study - Sarawak - Economic vs Environmental sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Sarawak?
A
Malaysia
2
Q
What did the timber industry cause?
A
Intense logging in the 80s and 90s causing large deforestation- 70% of forests disappeared
3
Q
What is the forest management plan?
A
Trees in a 25 year cutting cycle - but there is illegal deforestation
4
Q
Palm oil is the main commercial crop- counts for what % or Sarawak exports?
A
6%
5
Q
What is the problem with palm oil/
A
- deforestation
- reduces biodiversity (as only growing one plant)
- Agricultural waste causes pollutions
6
Q
Other industries in Sarawak? and problems
A
Manufacturing, construction and high tech - requires power - air pollution. Require raw materials and create waste products
