KOTA BHARU, April 16 (Bernama) -- MIECO Plantation Sdn Bhd continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable forest plantation management through the organisation of the Wildlife Day Programme which emphasises the importance of biodiversity conservation.
In a statement today, it announced that the programme, themed 'Plantation Sustainability, Thriving Biodiversity', was organised in collaboration with the Gua Musang Forestry Department and was attended by various agencies including the Malaysian Forest Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA and Universiti Putra Malaysia.
"Throughout the programme, participants were exposed to sustainable plantation practices implemented by the company, including the preservation of high conservation value areas such as riparian reserves, wildlife trails, rocky areas and steep slopes.
"MIECO Plantation chose two main plant species, namely Kelampayan and Eucalyptus, as part of its sustainable forest plantation development strategy," according to the statement.
An attractive and effective wildlife replica exhibition was also held as an educational medium for participants.
"As a symbol of commitment to the environment and the freedom of wildlife in the plantation area, the programme ended with tree planting activities and bird release.
“Programmes like this not only raise awareness among participants, but also strengthen collaboration between the industry, the research and academic sectors in efforts to develop forest plantation projects that preserve the environment and wildlife,” the statement said.
-- BERNAMA
