Green Practices Guideline for Forest Operation

By integrating these green practices into the forest operation sector, Malaysia can enhance sustainable forest management, conserve biodiversity, and contribute to the achievement of global sustainability goals. The adoption of green practices also strengthens the industry’s reputation, improves market access for sustainably sourced timber products, and promotes responsible investment in the forestry sector. Moreover, aligning with government policies, guidelines, and regulations related to forest conservation, sustainable forest management, and climate change mitigation demonstrates the forest operation sector’s commitment to environmental stewardship and compliance with national sustainability objectives. By actively embracing green practices and supporting initiatives such as the National Forestry Policy and the Green Technology Master Plan (GTMP), the industry can contribute significantly to the country’s sustainability agenda. In conclusion, the integration of green practices in the forest operation sector in Malaysia is crucial for promoting sustainable forest management, conserving biodiversity, and aligning with global sustainability goals. By adopting sustainable harvesting methods, promoting reforestation and afforestation, conserving forest biodiversity, seeking sustainable forest certification, and engaging with local communities, the industry can play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of forest ecosystems. Forest management with low greenhouse gas emissions aims to achieve sustainable, economically efficient, environmentally responsible, and socially- oriented forest management and exploitation. Improved forest management practices enable forests to transition to sustainable forests that are more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Forests provide regulatory services to reduce the impact of climate change. However, forest ecosystems are vulnerable to climate change. Therefore, the adaptation strategy should integrate a biophysical approach involving biodiversity conservation, forest management and reforestation, and a social process. The forestry sectors can significantly contribute towards meeting green practices objectives linked to climate change policies, mainly through reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding renewable energy objectives. The need for best forest operations practices to mitigate climate change and contribute to green practice was linked to managing the forest. Sustainable forest management (SFM) becomes even more critical now that forests are recognised for their crucial role as carbon sinks. 25 GREEN PRACTICES GUIDELINE FOR FOREST OPERATION