The first World Teak Conference (WTC) in Africa is underway in Accra, with the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, calling for partnerships for the sustainable management and utilisation of teak tree species for development.
KUCHING, Oct 26 Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg today said the state government is aiming to establish one million hectares of industrial forests by 2025 by planting of fast-growing species. He said Sarawak has embarked on large-scale forest cultivation as a long-term strategy.