Rainforest in Malaysia

Question 1

Reasons for exploitation of tropical forests in malaysia?

Answer 1

Logging. Malaysia is the largest exporter of tropical hardwoods. …
Energy. The construction of dams to provide Hydroelectric power results in the flooding of large areas of forest. …
Mining. …
Commercial plantations. …
Settlements. …
Subsistence farming.

Question 2

Sustainable management of rainforests in Malaysia?

Answer 2

Use of alternative timber sources such as rubber trees was encouraged. Sustainable selective logging of mature and commercially viable trees over a 40-year cycle to ensure that trees had time to re-establish themselves. This is known as a Selective Management System