KUCHING: A total of 1,000 saplings of high-value indigenous species such as ‘meranti’ and ‘selangan’ have been planted through a joint initiative by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) and UEM Edgenta at Sabal Forest Reserve.
According to a statement, the joint initiative is aimed at strengthening both parties’ commitment towards restoration efforts and involved the participation of 100 representatives from FDS, UEM Edgenta and local communities.
At the same time, UEM Edgenta is also contributing RM20,000 in sponsorship to FDS for the silviculture and maintenance activities of the planted trees.
“This #ActGreenCampaign initiative by UEM Edgenta is in line with the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) excellence commitment which also supports Greening Malaysia Through 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign as well as Greening Sarawak Campaign led by FDS,” it said.
Group photo of participants of the programme.
Meanwhile, FDS deputy director Semilan Ripot said: “While the tree planting event contributed to the cumulative number of trees planted in Sarawak under ‘Greening Malaysia Agenda Through 100 million Tree Planting Campaign’ (2021-2025), the more important reason of this effort is it aligned with our attempts to combat climate change, which has emerged as one of the biggest problems confronting humanity today.”
“As a forefront of Greening Sarawak Campaign, FDS truly appreciate the contribution from UEM Edgenta and we are delightful at bringing as much as participation from corporate bodies and public together to preserve the environment,” Semilan added.
Also present was the managing director of OPUS Consultants Sdn Bhd, Hillary Chua, UEM Edgenta’s wholly-owned subsidiary.
