Guest guest Posted September 3, 2002 Report Share Posted September 3, 2002 ***************************Advertisement*************************** TechCentral http://star-techcentral.com ***************************************************************** This message was forwarded to you by yitzeling. Comment from sender: This article is from thestar.com.my URL: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2002/9/3/nation/kchbird & sec=nation ________________________ Tuesday, September 03, 2002 Nest collectors threaten Mulu caves By JACK WONG KUCHING: The over-exploitation of edible birds & #146; nests in the Mulu National Park in northern Sarawak is a threat to the ecosystem, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. He said the activities might upset the natural biochemistry of the park & #146;s cave system and inflict irreparable damage to the world heritage site. & #147;We are concerned with the impact to the environment from the activities of unscrupulous people (in over-harvesting the birds & #146; nests), & #146; & #146; he said in a speech at the opening of a biodiversity seminar here yesterday. Taib & #146;s speech was read out by his deputy, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu. The seminar, entitled Challenges and Opportunities for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity: Its Implications and Prospects for Bio-Industry, was jointly organised by the Centre for Modern Management; the United Nations Association of Malaysia; the Science, Technology and Environment Ministry; and the Chief Minister & #146;s Department. Taib said birds & #146; nest collectors should stick to the amount allowed in the permits issued by the Tourism Ministry. He said the state had taken several measures under a wildlife masterplan in its seriousness at conservation. They included restricting the monthly sale of cartridges per shotgun to 10 and the closure of all unused logging roads. A ban on wildlife trade has also been enforced. & #147;The transboundary conservation area, comprising the Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary in Sarawak and Betung Kerihun National Park in Kalimantan, launched by Indonesia and Malaysia in 1994, is among efforts to conserve and ensure sustainable use of biodiversity. & #147;The conservation area covers almost one million hectares and stretches over 20km along south-western Sarawak and Kalimantan and is the largest totally protected area in the tropics. & #147;This conservation area forms a crucial link in the long-term conservation of Borneo & #146;s diversity, including the endangered species as well as many more plants and animals yet to be discovered. & #147;Scientists have collected invaluable basic data, that will be used in formulating long-term strategies and transnational efforts in biodiversity conservation, & #146; & #146; said Taib. He said that despite its rapid development, the state still has 400,000ha of permanent natural tropical rainforests and had also set aside one million hectares of land as national parks. <p> ________________________ Your one-stop information portal: The Star Online http://thestar.com.my http://biz.thestar.com.my http://classifieds.thestar.com.my http://cards.thestar.com.my http://search.thestar.com.my http://star-motoring.com http://star-space.com http://star-jobs.com http://star-ecentral.com http://star-techcentral.com 1995-2002 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Star Publications is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 ***************************Advertisement*************************** eCentral - Your Entertainment Guide http://www.star-ecentral.com ***************************************************************** This message was forwarded to you by yitzeling. Comment from sender: This article is from thestar.com.my URL: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2002/9/3/nation/kchbird & sec=nation ________________________ Tuesday, September 03, 2002 Nest collectors threaten Mulu caves By JACK WONG KUCHING: The over-exploitation of edible birds & #146; nests in the Mulu National Park in northern Sarawak is a threat to the ecosystem, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. He said the activities might upset the natural biochemistry of the park & #146;s cave system and inflict irreparable damage to the world heritage site. & #147;We are concerned with the impact to the environment from the activities of unscrupulous people (in over-harvesting the birds & #146; nests), & #146; & #146; he said in a speech at the opening of a biodiversity seminar here yesterday. Taib & #146;s speech was read out by his deputy, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu. The seminar, entitled Challenges and Opportunities for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity: Its Implications and Prospects for Bio-Industry, was jointly organised by the Centre for Modern Management; the United Nations Association of Malaysia; the Science, Technology and Environment Ministry; and the Chief Minister & #146;s Department. Taib said birds & #146; nest collectors should stick to the amount allowed in the permits issued by the Tourism Ministry. He said the state had taken several measures under a wildlife masterplan in its seriousness at conservation. They included restricting the monthly sale of cartridges per shotgun to 10 and the closure of all unused logging roads. A ban on wildlife trade has also been enforced. & #147;The transboundary conservation area, comprising the Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary in Sarawak and Betung Kerihun National Park in Kalimantan, launched by Indonesia and Malaysia in 1994, is among efforts to conserve and ensure sustainable use of biodiversity. & #147;The conservation area covers almost one million hectares and stretches over 20km along south-western Sarawak and Kalimantan and is the largest totally protected area in the tropics. & #147;This conservation area forms a crucial link in the long-term conservation of Borneo & #146;s diversity, including the endangered species as well as many more plants and animals yet to be discovered. & #147;Scientists have collected invaluable basic data, that will be used in formulating long-term strategies and transnational efforts in biodiversity conservation, & #146; & #146; said Taib. He said that despite its rapid development, the state still has 400,000ha of permanent natural tropical rainforests and had also set aside one million hectares of land as national parks. <p> ________________________ Your one-stop information portal: The Star Online http://thestar.com.my http://biz.thestar.com.my http://classifieds.thestar.com.my http://cards.thestar.com.my http://search.thestar.com.my http://star-motoring.com http://star-space.com http://star-jobs.com http://star-ecentral.com http://star-techcentral.com 1995-2002 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Star Publications is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 ***************************Advertisement*************************** TechCentral http://star-techcentral.com ***************************************************************** This message was forwarded to you by yitzeling. Comment from sender: This article is from thestar.com.my URL: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2002/9/3/nation/kchbird & sec=nation ________________________ Tuesday, September 03, 2002 Nest collectors threaten Mulu caves By JACK WONG KUCHING: The over-exploitation of edible birds & #146; nests in the Mulu National Park in northern Sarawak is a threat to the ecosystem, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. He said the activities might upset the natural biochemistry of the park & #146;s cave system and inflict irreparable damage to the world heritage site. & #147;We are concerned with the impact to the environment from the activities of unscrupulous people (in over-harvesting the birds & #146; nests), & #146; & #146; he said in a speech at the opening of a biodiversity seminar here yesterday. Taib & #146;s speech was read out by his deputy, Tan Sri Alfred Jabu. The seminar, entitled Challenges and Opportunities for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity: Its Implications and Prospects for Bio-Industry, was jointly organised by the Centre for Modern Management; the United Nations Association of Malaysia; the Science, Technology and Environment Ministry; and the Chief Minister & #146;s Department. Taib said birds & #146; nest collectors should stick to the amount allowed in the permits issued by the Tourism Ministry. He said the state had taken several measures under a wildlife masterplan in its seriousness at conservation. They included restricting the monthly sale of cartridges per shotgun to 10 and the closure of all unused logging roads. A ban on wildlife trade has also been enforced. & #147;The transboundary conservation area, comprising the Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary in Sarawak and Betung Kerihun National Park in Kalimantan, launched by Indonesia and Malaysia in 1994, is among efforts to conserve and ensure sustainable use of biodiversity. & #147;The conservation area covers almost one million hectares and stretches over 20km along south-western Sarawak and Kalimantan and is the largest totally protected area in the tropics. & #147;This conservation area forms a crucial link in the long-term conservation of Borneo & #146;s diversity, including the endangered species as well as many more plants and animals yet to be discovered. & #147;Scientists have collected invaluable basic data, that will be used in formulating long-term strategies and transnational efforts in biodiversity conservation, & #146; & #146; said Taib. He said that despite its rapid development, the state still has 400,000ha of permanent natural tropical rainforests and had also set aside one million hectares of land as national parks. <p> ________________________ Your one-stop information portal: The Star Online http://thestar.com.my http://biz.thestar.com.my http://classifieds.thestar.com.my http://cards.thestar.com.my http://search.thestar.com.my http://star-motoring.com http://star-space.com http://star-jobs.com http://star-ecentral.com http://star-techcentral.com 1995-2002 Star Publications (Malaysia) Bhd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Star Publications is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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