Forestry Corp will require 200 drones to monitor forests


Wong (right) and Unimas vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi exchanging documents after the MoU signing in Kuching.

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s new GeoDrone initiative will enhance its forest management activities, including monitoring and enforcement.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said drone technology played an important role in ensuring that the state’s forestry resources were well managed and preserved.

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