Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management in Malaysia
Abstract
Problem statement: This study investigated the timber certification of sustainable forest management and the criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management. Approach: Sustainable forest management is an important role in the forestry sector and takes a major player in Malaysia's sustainable development. It is a management regime that integrates and balances social, economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual needs to present and future generations. Results: We analyzed the pillars of sustainable forest management, criteria, indicators, activities and standards of performance for sustainable forest management in Malaysia. Conclusion: The aim of this study was to highlight and clarify the impacts of trade and environment on sustainable forest management in Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajessp.2010.212.218
Copyright: © 2010 Rabiul Islam, Chamhuri Siwar, Shaharuddin Mohamad Ismail and Nurul Hidayah Chamhuri. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the
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Keywords
- Sustainable forest management
- criteria and indicators
- timber certification