OCTOBER 3 Deforestation involves cutting trees for agricultural expansion, impacting ecology and climate. Controlled deforestation with replanting can prevent erosion, but.
Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. -filepic
KUANTAN: The enforcement operation against illegal plantations in Raub was carried out after obtaining the legal opinion from the office of the state legal adviser, says Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
He said the joint action involving the state Forestry Department and the Pahang State Enforcement Unit, with the cooperation of the police. The enforcement action began on Saturday (July 3) and is expected to continue until Aug 2. The enforcement operation involves illegal orchards including those where Musang King durian trees have been planted in the Batu Talam permanent forest reserve, covering an area of about 101.17ha, he said on Monday (July 5).
KUANTAN: Claims that mining activities being carried out around Tasik Chini is within a forest reserve area are untrue, says the Pahang Land and Mines director's office.