Conservation through strong collaboration

Weavers from Kuba’an-Puak Forest Management Unit (FMU), Ulu Tutoh, Baram, with a variety of rattan handicraft which are being exhibited at Kuba’an-Puak Corridor Project Finale in Kuching. These Penan women are accomplished weavers. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sustainable forest management requires strong collaboration between all stakeholders, including indigenous communities living in the affected areas, says WWF-Malaysia.

Its Sarawak conservation head Jason Hon said this was demonstrated in the Kuba’an-Puak pilot project spearheaded by WWF-Malaysia in partnership with state authorities, timber licence holders and local communities.