Perak’s 5 promises to save forests and tigers

Hornbills were once plentiful at the Royal Belum State Park but their numbers have declined in recent years. — Filepic

ON the 10th Anniversary of the Royal Belum State Park in Upper Perak and the inaugural visit there by His Royal Highness Prince Charles earlier this month, a set of principles to preserve the forests here were set out in The Royal Belum Declaration.

The Declaration commemorated the vision of His Royal Highness the late Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak, who conferred royal status on the Park. It also recognised Prince Charles’ passion for conservation.