Fast-growing tree species will boost Sarawak's forest replanting efforts, says CM

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (right) looking at an RT-Paulownia plant. With him are Assistant Minister for Urban Development and Resources Datuk Len Talif Salleh (left) and TSG Green Sdn Bhd chief executive Datuk Chris Chung.

KUCHING: Sarawak's forest replanting policy will be boosted by the introduction of fast-growing tree species like RevoTropix (RT)-Paulownia, says Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Chief Minister said RT-Paulownia, a locally-bred variant of the Paulownia or empress tree, could be harvested three years after planting.