TOWARDS THE EFFORTS
To conserve forest for the
protection and maintenance
of the environment
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Forest conservation in Sabah Malaysia
Undertaken by the Sabah Forestry Department.
The tropical rain forest is our natural heritage.
FOREST RESERVE CLASSIFICATION
CLASS I PROTECTION FOREST
Conserved for the protection of watershed and maintenance
of essential climatic and environmental factors.
CLASS II COMMERCIAL FOREST
Allocated for harvesting to supply timber and other forest
produce, contributing to the state’s economy.
CLASS III DOMESTIC FOREST
The produce from this forest classification, including small amount
of timber, is for the consumption of local communities only.
CLASS IV AMENITY FOREST
Forests for providing amenity and recreation to the local inhabitants, often with attractive sites.
CLASS V MANGROVE FOREST
Supplying of mangrove timber and other forest produce to
meet general demands and multi-uses.
CLASS VI VIRGIN JUNGLE
Forests conserved intact strictly for forestry research purposes
including biodiversity and genetic conservation.
CLASS VII WILDLIFE RESERVE
Forests conserved primarily for the protection, conservation and
research of wildlife.