Brunei Moving On Forest Conservation By James Kon
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Primary Resources (MIPR) is moving forward in safeguarding Brunei's tropical forest for future generations, following the implementation of policies in conservation.
Minister Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan Dato Seri Dr. Haji Awang Ahmad bin Haji Jumat outlined some of the policies implemented in protecting the natural tropical forest during a tree-planting event in support of Brunei's Heart of Borneo project for Citi's second Global Community Day yesterday.
The minister said: "As we understand, Brunei Darussalam has implemented the '1 tree felled plant 4' policy by the Forestry Department since 1993. The policy served as a short term strategy to restore and conserve forest, which has yielded positive result."
He added, "The policy on limiting forest products quota to 100,000 cubic meters has successful reduced uncontrolled logging activities. According to last year's statistics, Brunei recorded a fall of 2pc or some $2 million in the gross output for
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primary forest sector as compared with 2002. The figures show a decrease from $28.7 million in year 2002 to $26.7 million in year 2006.
"The ministry (MIPR) in its long-term strategic plan will be pushing to gross output with the average value of $27 million per year from the forest primary sector."
The minister highlighted: "Forest is among the country's precious natural assets and it play an important role in a balanced ecosystem. The bio diversification of forests can also raise the harmony of living in the country."
Speaking of the economic opportunities from the forests, he said, "Vast opportunities can be opened up, based on the richness of forest biodiversity, for example non timber forest product which is in line with the development of bio product industry like medicinal, herbal, and cosmetic.
He added, "Eco and nature tourism can also be a main sector filled with potential to be developed based on the wealth of forest bio-diversification. And this is a message for all local entrepreneurs to be actively involved in the forest sector.
"As a catalyst towards non timber forest product, the ministry is currently implementing another project `Tropical Biodiversity Centre' which was launched on March 21, 2007 on World Forestry Day," he said. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
Temburong Day Tour
Tour Code: BWN 09
Tour Name: Temburong National Park tour
Duration: 9 hours include picnic Lunch
7 am pick up from Hotel and transfer to jetty. Upon registration, embark on a public ferry boat for 45 minutes like boat ride to Bangar/ Temburong. Boat will pass through River channel, Mangrove Island similar to Amazon River of Brazil.
Meet and greet by local guide at Banger Jetty. A brief stop for Nature call or last minute buying of titbits and drink before going into the Rainforest. Transfer overland to Batang Duri where your Rainforest trip begins. At Batang Duri, briefing on river safety by guide before getting into a local open motorised canoe called Temuai for an adventure boat ride to Ulu Temburong National Park. At the Park, register and take a slow guided 1200meter walk on gentle slope into the pristine Rainforest. Along the way, please take plenty of stop to enjoy the environment. Drink lot of water to hydrate yourself. Before you knew it you already reach the base of the Canopy Walkway. Climb up about 10 storey for a bird eye view of Rainforest canopy. There after retreat back to park for a picnic lunch.
After lunch, pack up and proceed to a water fall for a dip before retreat way back to Bangar Jetty to catch a public boat back to town jetty.
Transfer back to Hotel. Tour End
Price: B$128.00 per person . minimum 2 pax
Booking: hasatour@hotmail.com
As an outdoor trip, itinerary and times indicated is subject to change without notice, as trip may be affected by rain, heat, high or low water level in the river.
Recommended to wear :
Shorts, T - Shirt, old shoes or slippers advised for the longboat trip.
For the walk in the forest, long pants, socks, shirt and a pair of walking shoes with a good grip for walking on slippery planks.
What to Bring :
Rucksack, a change of clothes, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, camera, binoculars, Small towel for the walk, Towel + toiletries , Swimsuit , Insect repellent, Some snacks and drinks in case you get hungry and thirsty enroute.,
Tour Name: Temburong National Park tour
Duration: 9 hours include picnic Lunch
7 am pick up from Hotel and transfer to jetty. Upon registration, embark on a public ferry boat for 45 minutes like boat ride to Bangar/ Temburong. Boat will pass through River channel, Mangrove Island similar to Amazon River of Brazil.
Meet and greet by local guide at Banger Jetty. A brief stop for Nature call or last minute buying of titbits and drink before going into the Rainforest. Transfer overland to Batang Duri where your Rainforest trip begins. At Batang Duri, briefing on river safety by guide before getting into a local open motorised canoe called Temuai for an adventure boat ride to Ulu Temburong National Park. At the Park, register and take a slow guided 1200meter walk on gentle slope into the pristine Rainforest. Along the way, please take plenty of stop to enjoy the environment. Drink lot of water to hydrate yourself. Before you knew it you already reach the base of the Canopy Walkway. Climb up about 10 storey for a bird eye view of Rainforest canopy. There after retreat back to park for a picnic lunch.
After lunch, pack up and proceed to a water fall for a dip before retreat way back to Bangar Jetty to catch a public boat back to town jetty.
Transfer back to Hotel. Tour End
Price: B$128.00 per person . minimum 2 pax
Booking: hasatour@hotmail.com
As an outdoor trip, itinerary and times indicated is subject to change without notice, as trip may be affected by rain, heat, high or low water level in the river.
Recommended to wear :
Shorts, T - Shirt, old shoes or slippers advised for the longboat trip.
For the walk in the forest, long pants, socks, shirt and a pair of walking shoes with a good grip for walking on slippery planks.
What to Bring :
Rucksack, a change of clothes, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, camera, binoculars, Small towel for the walk, Towel + toiletries , Swimsuit , Insect repellent, Some snacks and drinks in case you get hungry and thirsty enroute.,
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