KUALA LUMPUR: Smart technology empowerment and the development of high-integrity human capital are crucial to ensuring the sustainability of Permanent Forest Reserves nationwide, says Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh.
The Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said strong synergy between digital technology and on-the-ground human expertise is essential to manage and protect the country’s forest heritage.
“Mastery of modern technologies such as Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing and drones is vital in addressing today’s forestry challenges.
“However, no matter how advanced the technology, it is meaningless without human wisdom. Drones can monitor from the air, but it is you who must act on the ground,” he said at the 37th Forestry Certificate Award Ceremony of the Forestry Training Institute here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Also present were Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department director-general, Datuk Zahari Ibrahim, and 113 graduates from the Forest Ranger Certificate Course (2023-2025 Session) and Forest Supervisor Certificate Course (2024-2025 Session).
