The Importance of Trees & Forests

All forests in the world are part of the global ecosystem that enriches our life. The forest ecosystem is a complex system that involves elements of water, soil, atmosphere, plants and animals.

In Malaysia, about 77.2% of our land is covered by the tropical rainforest. In Peninsular Malaysia, most of the forests are found in Pahang (37.6%), Kelantan (15%), Perak (14.4%) and Terengganu(37.6%) and a large part of forests still cover the state of Sabah and Sarawak.

The Usage of Plants and Trees

Natural Habitat for Flora and Fauna

Provides Food

Provides green recreational Space

Source for Scientific Research

Source of income
Hutan juga memberi sumber pendapatan kepada negara. melalui aktiviti pembalakan. Kayu-kayan yang terdapat di hutan adalah amat bernilai dan digunakan dalam beberapa bidang yang menguntungan.

Table detailing revenue earned from logging activities in Malaysia:

Reduce air pollution and air quality control

Control and reduce flood, landslide and surface runoff

Trap nutrient, sediment and toxic substance