Brunei Darussalam desires to stand tall among countries of the world and be recognized globally f... more Brunei Darussalam desires to stand tall among countries of the world and be recognized globally for (1) the accomplishment of its well-educated and highly-skilled people, (2) the quality of life, and (3) the dynamic, sustained economy, as enshrined in its "Brunei Vision 2035". The road towards realizing this Vision however is mired with challenges and constraints, most of which seem to have stemmed from the country's heavy reliance on revenues from exports of oil and gas since many decades ago and the small population base. For the future strong emphasis is being made to diversify the economy into non-oil and gas sectors along with other strategies such as encouraging entrepreneurship among local population, changing of mindset as well as attracting foreign direct investments, among others.
The management of the tropical rain forests (TRF) under the tenets of Sustainable Forest Manageme... more The management of the tropical rain forests (TRF) under the tenets of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) is beset with a range of issues, particularly on its general lack of compliance with the reduced impact logging (RIL) specifications, conservation of biodiversity as well as the protection of soils, water resources, local forest-dependent communities, and the environment as a whole. An unsound management of the forests had always been blamed for the frequent natural disasters and climate change that had befallen many countries that were hitherto endowed with vast rich TRF resources. The poor planning stemming from lack of baseline data has led to poor execution of field operations and a wanton disregard for mitigation measures to minimize damage to the residual resource and the environment. This paper (power-point presentation) discusses on the issue of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) that had been made mandatory in many countries as a major input to the SFM of the invaluable TRF.
In the more developed countries of the world, Stakeholder Consultation constitutes an integral pa... more In the more developed countries of the world, Stakeholder Consultation constitutes an integral part of the series of activities in the planning and execution of any sound and responsible forest management enterprise. It is a vital requisite for the forest management to be certified as credible as well as meeting the varied expectations of the different stakeholders, either directly or otherwise. Apart from proving the transparency in the part of the management and its readiness to disclose relevant information concerning the scope, constraints and impacts of the Project with parties who deem themselves to have a stake or would be affected by it, Stakeholder Consultation also helps in arriving at wise and optimal decisions, commensurate with the spirit of co-existence and good neighborliness. Under the forest management certification schemes of the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and the internationally-renowned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Stakeholder Consultation has its own merits and significance. It is particularly relevant with regard to forestry activities that are expected to potentially impact the various components of the ecosystem, namely the flora, fauna and their biodiversity and ecology as well as the human population living in the immediate vicinity of the Project area, including the Natives/ Orang Asli and other forest-dependent communities. This paper discusses relevant issues surrounding Stakeholder Consultation as part of the sustainable forest management (SFM) of the tropical rain forest (TRF), based on the personal experiences of the author in this field, working at different places and under different settings in Malaysia, focusing on the principles involved, as well as approaches and methods in its organization.
Conflict is an one of the inevitable outcomes of any interaction between two or more parties who ... more Conflict is an one of the inevitable outcomes of any interaction between two or more parties who appear to be unable to mutually agree on the terms or conduct of a certain policy, undertaking or project. For high-stake projects such as forestry which often involve the handling, manipulation and utilization of the natural ecosystem and resources, a sound understanding of the conflict tree is of utmost importance, since its subsequent handling, resolution and mitigation may have far-reaching consequences on the resource as well as the stakeholders themselves. Skills in negotiation and conflict resolution therefore are indispensable and should be mastered by future project planners and implementers.
The ability to harness the power of beneficial microorganisms through EM technology and utilize i... more The ability to harness the power of beneficial microorganisms through EM technology and utilize it in organic/natural farming opens immense opportunities to industrialists and farmers to move towards a more sustainable and cost-effective agriculture and, therefore a better future to humankind. Indeed for many decades now, microorganisms have been responsible for the great strides made in various fields related to, among others; medical science and technology, human and animal health, safe and quality food processing and handling, genetic engineering, environmental protection, agricultural biotechnology, and treatment of agricultural and municipal wastes. In the field of agriculture, as farmers seek to change from chemical based, "conventional" farming systems to more sustainable kinds of organic-based "ideal agriculture", they need not look too far beyond their own surroundings for sources of beneficial microorganisms to help manage their farms efficiently and scientifically and produce safe and healthy food free from chemicals and pesticides. It is a fact that, when appropriately packaged and applied, EM technology can serve as a potentially valuable tool that could help farmers to develop farming systems that are economically viable, environmentally benign, and socially acceptable. However, EM alone is not a substitute for other management practices. It is just an added dimension for optimizing our best soil and crop management practices such as crop rotations, use of bio-nutrients and other organic inputs, conservation tillage, farm waste recycling, and biological control of pests and diseases.
Brunei Darussalam desires to stand tall among countries of the world and be recognized globally f... more Brunei Darussalam desires to stand tall among countries of the world and be recognized globally for (1) the accomplishment of its well-educated and highly-skilled people, (2) the quality of life, and (3) the dynamic, sustained economy, as enshrined in its "Brunei Vision 2035". The road towards realizing this Vision however is mired with challenges and constraints, most of which seem to have stemmed from the country's heavy reliance on revenues from exports of oil and gas since many decades ago and the small population base. For the future strong emphasis is being made to diversify the economy into non-oil and gas sectors along with other strategies such as encouraging entrepreneurship among local population, changing of mindset as well as attracting foreign direct investments, among others.
The management of the tropical rain forests (TRF) under the tenets of Sustainable Forest Manageme... more The management of the tropical rain forests (TRF) under the tenets of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) is beset with a range of issues, particularly on its general lack of compliance with the reduced impact logging (RIL) specifications, conservation of biodiversity as well as the protection of soils, water resources, local forest-dependent communities, and the environment as a whole. An unsound management of the forests had always been blamed for the frequent natural disasters and climate change that had befallen many countries that were hitherto endowed with vast rich TRF resources. The poor planning stemming from lack of baseline data has led to poor execution of field operations and a wanton disregard for mitigation measures to minimize damage to the residual resource and the environment. This paper (power-point presentation) discusses on the issue of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) that had been made mandatory in many countries as a major input to the SFM of the invaluable TRF.
In the more developed countries of the world, Stakeholder Consultation constitutes an integral pa... more In the more developed countries of the world, Stakeholder Consultation constitutes an integral part of the series of activities in the planning and execution of any sound and responsible forest management enterprise. It is a vital requisite for the forest management to be certified as credible as well as meeting the varied expectations of the different stakeholders, either directly or otherwise. Apart from proving the transparency in the part of the management and its readiness to disclose relevant information concerning the scope, constraints and impacts of the Project with parties who deem themselves to have a stake or would be affected by it, Stakeholder Consultation also helps in arriving at wise and optimal decisions, commensurate with the spirit of co-existence and good neighborliness. Under the forest management certification schemes of the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and the internationally-renowned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Stakeholder Consultation has its own merits and significance. It is particularly relevant with regard to forestry activities that are expected to potentially impact the various components of the ecosystem, namely the flora, fauna and their biodiversity and ecology as well as the human population living in the immediate vicinity of the Project area, including the Natives/ Orang Asli and other forest-dependent communities. This paper discusses relevant issues surrounding Stakeholder Consultation as part of the sustainable forest management (SFM) of the tropical rain forest (TRF), based on the personal experiences of the author in this field, working at different places and under different settings in Malaysia, focusing on the principles involved, as well as approaches and methods in its organization.
Conflict is an one of the inevitable outcomes of any interaction between two or more parties who ... more Conflict is an one of the inevitable outcomes of any interaction between two or more parties who appear to be unable to mutually agree on the terms or conduct of a certain policy, undertaking or project. For high-stake projects such as forestry which often involve the handling, manipulation and utilization of the natural ecosystem and resources, a sound understanding of the conflict tree is of utmost importance, since its subsequent handling, resolution and mitigation may have far-reaching consequences on the resource as well as the stakeholders themselves. Skills in negotiation and conflict resolution therefore are indispensable and should be mastered by future project planners and implementers.
The ability to harness the power of beneficial microorganisms through EM technology and utilize i... more The ability to harness the power of beneficial microorganisms through EM technology and utilize it in organic/natural farming opens immense opportunities to industrialists and farmers to move towards a more sustainable and cost-effective agriculture and, therefore a better future to humankind. Indeed for many decades now, microorganisms have been responsible for the great strides made in various fields related to, among others; medical science and technology, human and animal health, safe and quality food processing and handling, genetic engineering, environmental protection, agricultural biotechnology, and treatment of agricultural and municipal wastes. In the field of agriculture, as farmers seek to change from chemical based, "conventional" farming systems to more sustainable kinds of organic-based "ideal agriculture", they need not look too far beyond their own surroundings for sources of beneficial microorganisms to help manage their farms efficiently and scientifically and produce safe and healthy food free from chemicals and pesticides. It is a fact that, when appropriately packaged and applied, EM technology can serve as a potentially valuable tool that could help farmers to develop farming systems that are economically viable, environmentally benign, and socially acceptable. However, EM alone is not a substitute for other management practices. It is just an added dimension for optimizing our best soil and crop management practices such as crop rotations, use of bio-nutrients and other organic inputs, conservation tillage, farm waste recycling, and biological control of pests and diseases.
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