Malaysian Rainforest

Question 1

Selective Logging

Answer 1

1. Introduced in 1977
2. Identify the trees to be felled and direction, to prevent damage to other trees
3. A survey afterwards leads to a treatment plan to restore any damage.

Question 2

National Parks and Reserves:

Answer 2

1. They can be used for education, scientific research and tourism
2. Recent trend is large businesses supporting conservation in exchange for carrying out scientific raw materials.
3. Example is Givaudian works with Conservation International and aims to protect 148,000 hectares in Venezuela in exchange for Tonka beans in perfume.

Question 3

Education:

Answer 3

1. Ministry of Education develops resources for integrating Environment Education into school curriculum
2. Importance of conserving the rainforest
3. Informs them of the damage it can do

Question 4

Ecotourism:

Answer 4

1. Sungai Yu Forest Reserve
2. Members of the local community are guides, income
3. Small groups to reduce the damage
4. Use of local materials for building
5. Small groups to reduce damage.