Forest Policy of Sarawak.

This National Forest Policy is a document developed by the Government of the State of Sarawak aiming at (i) reserving sufficient forest land for the benefit of the present and future and inhabitants of the country; (ii) managing the productive forests of the Permanent Forest Estate; (iii) promoting an economical utilization of forest products on land not included in Permanent Forest Estate; (iv) foster, as far as may be compatible with claims of local demand profitable, export trades in forest produce. Strategic objectives of the Policy are as follows (i) assure the sound climate and physical condition of the country and safeguarding soil fertility; (ii) supply the water for domestic and industrial use, irrigation and general agricultural purpose, and the prevention of damage by flooding and erosion to the river and agriculture land; (iii) supply, in perpetuity and at moderate prices, all forms of forest produce that can be economically produced and that are required by the people for agricultural, domestic and industrial purpose; (iv) obtain from the forests the highest possible revenue compatible with the principle of sustainable yield.