SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT PROJECT
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estoration activities in this project is a continuous effort in order to make sure that part of the encroached areas are fully restored. The main objective of the project is to replant such areas in order to accelerate recovery of forest structure, ecological functions and biodiversity. Since the project was first implemented in 2008, a total of 1,439.80 hectares have been totally planted with various dipterocarp and non dipterocarp species. The selected restoration areas are planned annually and the total of targeted area much depends on the allocation approved by the State Government for each management year. Table 25.1 shows the hectarage of the restored areas for each forest reserve. The total area planned to be restored from 2008 to 2015 is approximately 1,502 hectares. The remaining area of 2,796 hectares would be restored during the next Malaysian Development Plan.One of the contracts in Kalumpang VJR107C has been terminated due to incomplete work done by the awarded company. Targeted area to be restored was 250 hectares but the company only managed to restore 70.80 hectares. The remaining area will later be restored when the allocation of the project is available in the next development plan.
Forest Restoration at Mt. Wullersdorf FR – 110 Hectares (Newly planted area, 2013)
The 110 hectares re-planted area was previously illegally planted with oil palm. Since 2010, the Forestry Department had started to destroy 550 hectares of illegally planted oil palm within the reserve. Until the end of 2013, the awarded contractor Pertanian Kondowoi Pemborong Am had managed to destroy 266.10 hectares. The project was postponed for nearly one year because of uncertain circumstances. Out of 550 hectares, only 110 hectares were planted and awarded to a competent contractor, IZZA Enterprise. The remaining
Table 25.1: Restoration Areas 2008-2013.
No Location Year of
Planting
Planted Area (Ha) 1 Sg, Mantri, 350 Ha. (Ulu Kalumpang FR) 2008 350 2 Sg. Mantri (Ulu Kalumpang FR) – under
contract under contract 250 Ha.
2012–2015 250 3 Cenderamata Landau
(Ulu Kalumpang FR)
2010 600
4 Mt. Forbes & Mt. Sangster – under contract 250 Ha.
2012–2015 70.80
5 Mt. Wullersdorf FR 2012 30
6 Sangster (Kalumpang FR, VJR107C) 2011 22
7 Mt. Wullersdorf FR 2013 110
8 HS Ulu Kalumpang + HS Madai Baturong VJR107F (Binuang)–Bordering Sime Darby Plantation
2013 7
Total Area Planted as of December 2013 1,439.80 Target to be restored for the whole project
area
4,298
Remaining area to be restored *2,858.20
*Much depending on allocated funds for each management year.
area will be restored in the next Malaysian Development Plan.
Most of the planted species were Batai and Ketapang. These species were selected because of their relatively fast growth and ease of procuring planting materials. Ketapang is more durable and less palatable as a food source for wild animals compared to Batai which is more attractive. Both species are suitable and can grow and survive in open areas.
Location map of the Restoration Area at Mt. Wullersdorf Forest Reserve.
Restoration Area at Mt. Wullersdorf Forest Reserve.
(L–R) Contract worker planting the ketapang tree; Ketapang tree (Aged 5-6 months) and Batai tree (Aged 5-6 months).
Forest Restoration in Kalumpang VJR107C FR (Mt.Forbes
& Mt. Sangster)
The contract agreement with the awarded company will last until 2015. Each year they have to fulfil the targeted task listed in the approved working plan. The work specifications within their contract agreement include planting trees and maintenance of planted seedlings according to schedules given to the contractor which include fertilizing of the planted trees. Unfortunately, the contractor failed to accomplish the given task due to internal problems within the company organisation. They have only managed to establish the nursery to raise seedlings and have planted only 70.80 hectares out of 250 hectares (29%).
Forest Rehabilitation – Silviculture Activities in Kalumpang VJR107D (Sapang) and Madai Baturong VJR107 (Binuang) Forest Reserve
This is also a continuous effort to maintain the health and vigour of the forest structure for the selected forest area. The practice controls forest composition and growth. The method used is cutting the vines and climbers which could threaten the growth of the trees. In 2013, only 300 hectares of selected
areas within the reserves were treated; 150 hectares in Kalumpang VJR107D (Sapang) and another 150 hectares in Madai Baturong VJR107F (Binuang).
Wildlife Monitoring Program
The “Camera Trapping” method was used to monitor the existence of wildlife within the project area. This method is for capturing wild animals on film when researchers are not present, and has been used in ecological research in many areas. It can be used to detect rare species and gives an estimation of population size and species richness. A
“camera trap” is a remotely activated camera that is equipped with a motion sensor or an infrared sensor, or uses light beam as a trigger. This method has a great advantage as it can record very accurate data without the animal being captured.
In 2013, we only managed to set up the camera in one selected area in Landau Restoration Area, Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve. The objective is to monitor the existence of any wildlife after the encroached area was restored since 2009. The cameras captured 2 species which are listed as threatened species and rated as Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable in the 2004 IUCN Red List, of threatened animals still living inside Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve. The captured images included those of threatened species, such as Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and also the Sambar Deer (Cervus unicolor).
Sambar Deer (Cervus unicolor)
Forest Protection
Our mission is to maintain and rehabilitate the health of the forest by protecting them from fires, illegal fellers and other illegal activities. In 2013, just one case was recorded. It was a small encroachment for small scale agriculture activities within the Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve.
The Chart 25.1 shows the decreasing trend of forest crimes in the project area since the SFM project started in 2006.
Forest crime rates are decreasing due to the improved and persistent ground patrols, aerial surveys and the establishment of manned forest checking stations at strategic places in the project area.
Chart 25.1 : Number of forest offences recorded since the SFM project started in 2006.
The Forest Checking Station known as FCS Binuang is being upgraded since November 2013 at the Madai Baturong VJR107F (Binuang) Forest Reserve. This FCS serves as a field station to control and prevent forest crimes in the reserve.
This project is funded under the RMK10 development vote, managed by the Deputy Director (Development)’s office.
Auditors from SEDIA
(Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority) On the 12th September 2013, a team from the SEDIA (Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority) led by Mr.
Aizuddin Norhafiz bin Ahmad, visited Ulu Kalumpang and Kalumpang VJR107D Forest Reserve to monitor the impacts of the three big projects that were funded under the Sabah Development Corridor’s (SDC) fund since 2009. These are:- 1. Construction of Sg. Mantri Bridge (Project Cost:
RM453,621.00)
2. Restoration Project : 600 hectares in Cenderamata Landau area. (Project Cost : RM2,747,500)
3. Construction of Forest Checking Station namely FCS Sapang at Kalumpang VJR107D Forest Reserve (Project Cost : RM126,360.75).
SEDIA’s role is as the one stop authority to drive SDC, with the primary responsibility to plan, coordinate, promote and accelerate the development of the SDC. On that visit, the team was very contented with the implementation of each project and believed that those three projects had achieved their objectives.
The team at the bridge.
Briefed by the DFO of the restored area at Landau restoration area.
The DFO briefing at the planting area.
Visit to Forest Checking Station at Kalumpang VJR107D Forest Reserve.
Total Expenditures In 2013
The total expenditure incurred by this Project for 2013 was RM2,506,229.28 (excluding salaries and fuel consumption which were paid by the SFD Headquarters). The approved allocation was RM 2.70 million from the State Government under the Tenth Malaysia Plan. A sum of RM197,770.72 was recorded unused due to technical problems in processing the late payment to a particular contractor.
Table 25.2: Tabulated Expenditures in 2013.
Table 25.3: Total expenditure from 2006 until 2013
Projects Amount (RM)
Rehabilitation Program (Restoration + Silviculture) 1,693,967.20 Forest Protection (Enforcement activities, boundary
demarcation etc.)
91,719.00 Admin Expenses (Field & Office Equipment) 62,607.07 Gen Set and Vehicles parts/services and maintenance 95,786.58 Implementation and Supervision of AWP 2013 406,347.10 Physical Developments
(Three Forest Checking Stations and repair of Kunak Office)
155,802.33
Total Actual Cost 2,506,229.28
Year Expenditure (RM)
2006 298,886.54
2007 995,614.00
2008 1,994,724.05
2009 2,088,466.00
2010 2,618,874.51
2011 1,288,030.89
2012 2,536,937.37
2013 2,506,229.28
Total 14,327,762.73
Note: Diesel, Petrol and Salaries are not funded under the allocated amount for this project. The expenses are under SFD headquarters.
Total Accumulated Expenditure 2006-2013
The overall expenditure since the inception of this project amounts to RM 14,327,762.73. The allocation comes from the State Government Development Budget under the Ninth Malaysian Plan and is being continued in Tenth Malaysian Plan (Table 25.3).
What was achieved in 2013?
The Table 25.4 shows the summarized achievements of all activities for this project in 2013.
Table 25.4: Achievements in 2013.
No. Activities Achievements
A Forest Operations
1 Air surveillance Three (03) times (15 hours 15 minutes recorded)
To monitor and to get an aerial view of project area.
2 Forest Protection activities 1. Ground monitoring with help from special task force “OPS SADANG”.
2. Installation of forest reserve signboards along the forest reserve boundary.
3. No forest offences recorded.
4. Construction & Upgrade of one Forest Checking Station at Madai Baturong (Binuang) FR.
3 Establishment of Sample Plots (1 ha) and PSP Completed and will be assessed in 2014.
4 Road maintenance within working block Focus only in Landau and Cenderamata Restoration areas, Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve
B Forest Restoration
B.1 Sg. Mantri, Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve 1 Maintenance of planted seedlings – 350 ha (Planted
2008-2009)
Completed. Done by the awarded contractor The Sign Enterprise.
2 Planting 250 hectares Listed work as in AWP 2013 was done. The working agreement will last until 2014.
Contractor: Pertanian Kondowoi Pemborong Am B.2 Cenderamata Landau, Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve
1 Maintenance of planted seedlings – 600 ha (Planted 2009-2010)
Listed work as in AWP 2013 was completely done and the contract agreement will be ended in October 2014.
Contractor : Vovozoon Engineering & Construction B.3 Kalumpang VJR107C Forest Reserve (Mt. Forbes & Mt. Sangster)
1 Maintenance of planted seedlings – 22 ha (Planted in 2011)
Listed work as in AWP 2013 was completely done and the contract agreement will be ended in June 2014.
Contractor : MBA Enterprise
2 Planting 250 ha Listed work as in AWP 2013 was not completed and the working agreement with the contractor had been terminated. The contractor managed to restore only 70.80 ha.
B.4 Mt. Wullersdorf Forest Reserve 1 Teck Seng area;
Maintenance of planted seedlings – 22 ha (Planted in 2011)
Listed work as in AWP 2013 was completely done and the contract agreement will be ended in June 2015.
Contractor : EZ Enterprise
2 New planting area: 110 ha Completed. Planted with Batai ad Ketapang trees. Contractor : IZZA Enterprise
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No. Activities Achievements B.5 Madai Baturong VJR107F (Binuang) and Kalumpang VJR107D Forest Reserve
1 300 ha Completed. Silvilculture treatment was introduced to selected areas within both reserves.
C Boundary Demarcation And Maintenance
1 Mt. Wullersdorf Forest Reserve boundary maintenance
Completed; 4.3 kilometres.
2 Kalumpang VJR107E (Mt.Mangkok) Forest Reserve Completed by April 2013.
Contractor : Jurukur Masa Sdn. Bhd.
D Expenditures
Under Vote D11 025: Ulu Kalumpang-Wullersdorf SFM Project). RMK10 – State Government Development Budget.
Budget approved for 2013: RM 2,700,000.00 Overall expenditure: RM2,506,229.28 Expenditure performance: 92.82%.
E Project Compliance, AWP 2013
Project compliance at 80 % ... continued from previous page (Table 25.4)
Table 25.5: Restored area since 2008.
Table 25.6: Destroyed illegally planted oil palm.
Table 25.7: Silviculture Treatment (Climber cutting).
No Area Hectares
1 Sg, Mantri (Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve) 350.00
2 Sg. Mantri 250 ha (Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve) 250.00
3 Cenderamata Landau (Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve) 600.00
4 Mt. Forbes & Mt. Sangster (Kalumpang VJR107C Forest Reserve)-250 hectares 70.80
5 Mt. Wullersdorf Forest Reserve 140.00
6 Sangster (Kalumpang VJR107C Forest Reserve ) 22.00
7 Ulu Kalumpang + Madai Baturong VJR107F (Binuang) Forest Reserve (Adjacent to Sime Darby Plantation area at Binuang)
7.00
Total 1,439.80
No Area Hectares
1 Ulu Kalumpang 2,924.00
2 Kalumpang VJR107C (Mt. Forbes & Mt. Sangster) 300.00
3 Mt. Wullersdorf (Baki untuk tahun 2014-189.92 ha.) 266.10
4 Kalumpang VJR107D (Sapang) 93.98
Total 3,584.08
No Area Hectares
1 Madai Baturong VJR107F (Binuang) 300
2 Kalumpang VJR107D (Sapang) 300
Total 600
A beautiful inflorescence of Etlingera fimbriobracteata with its bright red bracts and bright yellow labellum of the flowers.
