Forest plantations get RM1b boost

From: New Straits Times | Date: October 2, 2007 | Copyright information


New Straits Times

10-02-2007

Forest plantations get RM1b boost
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section

KOTA KINABALU: Government agencies and private entities will get a federal boost in their effort to replant trees.

More than RM1 billion has been set aside to develop forest plantations and ensure continued supply of timber in the country.
Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Anifah Aman said so far, six for...

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