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Mining project contrary to PM s Central Forest Spine vision - environment group
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The iron core mining project in Jerantut, Pahang runs counter to the vision of protecting the Central Forest Spine (CFS) which was announced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in March, said environmental group Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM). SAM is shocked to learn about the mining plans in an area in the CFS, which should be protected and not allowed for any mining or other forms of activities, said SAM president Meenakshi Raman. When launching the National Forestry Policy earlier this year, the prime minister highlighted the need for states to protect the CFS.
Published on: Thursday, April 08, 2021
By: Bernama
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The Selangor government’s proposal to degazette the North Kuala Langat Forest Reserve for development purposes has caused much consternation among nature lovers and environmental health specialists who are concerned about the dwindling size of Malaysia’s peat swamp forests. This first of a series of four articles examines the important role of the peat swamp forest ecosystem.
Kuala Lumpur: Is there a possibility that Malaysia’s peat swamp forests – which are among the nation’s prized natural treasures that took thousands of years to form – may one day completely disappear from its map only to be devoured by rapid development?
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