Malaysia legislation
Section 9
Section 9
(1)
The management objectives of the Forest Reserve are –
(a)
to protect in perpetuity of as much as possible the biological diversity of the Forest Reserve, expressed at genetic, individual, sub-species, species, habitat and ecosystem levels of organization;
(b)
to promote research into all aspects of the composition and functioning of the ecosystem of the Forest Reserve including comparative studies of disturbance and recovery processes following logging of nearby areas;
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model management area in the Sg. Pinangah Forest Reserve which is constituted under the Forests (Constitution of Forest Reserves and
Amendment) Enactment 1984 [No. 4 of 1984] that combines conservation, forestry and nature of tourism activities on a sustainable long-term basis.
(2)
The role of the Management Committee shall be to plan, co-ordinate, facilitate, monitor and evaluate the management objectives of the Forest Reserve under subrule (1).
Powers and functions of the Management Committee
The powers and functions of the Management Committee shall be to –
advise the Chief Conservator on the conservation and protection of the Forest
Reserve;
advise the Chief Conservator on the conservation and protection of the
Reserve as a permanent tropical rain forest for the purpose of scientific research, protection of ecology, environment and climatic conditions and recreation;
advise on any proposal for development within the Forest Reserve;
(c)
to promote education and training in conservation, natural history, ecology, forestry and related sciences;
(d)
to promote the Forest Reserve for appropriate recreation and nature tourism provided that such activities do not significantly compromise the management objectives for the Forest Reserve; and
(e)
to integrate the management objectives of the Forest Reserve with other planned development in surrounding areas so as to create a
(d)
accept or reject any proposed research to be carried out within the Forest
Reserve;
(e)
address appropriately the findings of research in the state or national interest;
(f)
provide guidelines on the role of collaborators for the Forest Reserve;
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(g)
invite other organizations including overseas organizations into the
Management committee on an ad hoc basis for the purpose of funding and scientific experts on research; and
(h)
forge relationships with local or overseas organizations for the purpose of research, conservation and education.
Day-to-day management
Without prejudice to the duties and powers of the Director and other forest officers under the Enactment, the day-to-day management of the Forest reserve shall be carried out by the Sabah Foundation which, in consultation with the Management Committee, may determine the procedure for the following matters:
the matrix of the management organization of the Forest Reserve;
the control and regulation of entry of persons into the Forest Reserve including the regulation of the period during which persons may remain therein and the conditions under which they may do so;
the establishment of such research centres, jungle lodges, observatory towers, cabins and other similar structures as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purpose of the Forest Reserve; and such other matters as may be necessary for the more effectual carrying out such day-to-day management of the Forest Reserve.
Made this 1st April, 2010.
DATUK SERI PANGLIMA MUSA HJ. AMAN,
Chief Minister of Sabah.