Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Forestry Department Chief Conservator of Forests Datuk Frederick Kugan said the preservation of Sabah’s prized forests requires a balanced and inclusive approach that addresses the State’s development requirements and capitalises on new sustainable opportunities.
“This is a complex but essential endeavour for the State’s future,” he said at the Sabah Sustainability Accelerator’s panel session entitled Sabah Sustainability Aspiration held at the Sabah International Convention Centre, recently.
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Speaking in length about Sabah’s multifaceted strategy which balances economic development with environmental protection, he said Sabah had implemented a comprehensive approach to the conservation of its extensive and invaluable forest resources.
“Recognising that forests are not merely a source of timber, but also provide a diverse range of ecosystem services that support a variety of businesses, including agriculture, recreation, renewable energy and water resources, is the foundation of Sabah’s conservation efforts,” he said.
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