Published on 16 May 2024
UNIMAS Students’ Visit to STA
Sarawak Timber Association (STA) welcomed
the visit by a group of eighteen (18) second year
students headed by Professor Dr. Wong Sin Yeng,
undergoing the course of Wood Science and Technology from the Faculty of
Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on
16 May 2024.
The objectives of the visit were to
enable the students to learn about the roles and functions of STA and attain a
better understanding and knowledge of the forestry and timber industry in
Sarawak as part and parcel of their wood science and technology course in
UNIMAS.
The
visit ended with a guided tour of STA Exhibition Centre located at Level 4 of
Wisma STA. The Centre serves as an education and promotion focal
point, providing information
in relation to the forestry and timber industry in Sarawak using
state-of-the-art technologies such as touch screen kiosks and multimedia
presentation screens.
Published on 10 May 2024
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT TRAINING
The Natural Resources
and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak has implemented and enforced the Natural Resources and Environment
(Audit) Rules, 2008, to enhance environmental compliance and promote
self-regulation within organisations. Effective from 1 July 2024, it is
mandatory for the forestry sector in Sarawak to conduct Environmental
Compliance Audits. To become a registered Environmental Auditor with NREB,
individuals must attend and pass the Environmental Compliance Audit Training
course.
STA Training Sdn Bhd
(STAT) will offer the Environmental Compliance Audit Training as follows:
Date: | 10 - 14 June 2024 (part 1) and 2 - 4 July 2024 (part 2) |
Venue: | Wisma STA, Kuching |
Fee: | RM 4,000.00 per person (HRD claimable) |
The course capacity is limited to 30
participants and acceptance to the course will be based on first-come,
first-served basis. Applicants are reminded to submit the registration form and application
form to STAT before applying for the HRD grant. This step is crucial as it
allows us to screen applicants for qualification and determine seat
availability for the course.
For more information on the training and
registration, please scan the QR CODE or contact Mr Wong How Chu at 082- 332222
or 019-4594668.
Published on 29 Apr 2024
FULLY DIGITALISED STA REVIEW
Printed copies of STA Review will no longer be available starting with March 2024 issue. Therefore, complete copies of STA Review will only be available in digital format here.
With the phasing out of printed copies, subscriptions will no longer be required.
Published on 26 Apr 2024
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING
The Environmental Compliance Audit (ECA) under the
Natural Resources and Environmental (Audit) Rules, 2008 for the forestry
sector in Sarawak will come into full implementation starting 1 July 2024, to
encourage self-regulation in environmental management.
In order to empower personnel in the forestry
sector with the requisite knowledge and skills in complying with the Rules, STA
Training Sdn Bhd, the training arm of STA is organising an Environmental
Quality Management (EQM) Training to support water quality monitoring in
the ECA report on 15-16 May 2024 at Wisma STA, Kuching. For more information and
registration, kindly scan the QR CODE or contact Mr Wong How Chu at 082- 332222
or 019-4594668.
Published on 08 Apr 2024
Reduced Impact Logging Handbooks
The Forest Department Sarawak and STA have
produced seven (7) Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) Handbooks to facilitate ground
crews in carrying out specific tasks related to the implementation of RIL.
These handbooks are based on the RIL Guidelines for ground-based timber
harvesting in the State of Sarawak. Each handbook is available in English and
translated into Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin, making them multilingual and
ensuring accessibility for a wider audience. The handbooks were launched during
the
International Conference on Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests on 6 March
2024, at the Hilton Hotel, Kuching.
You may download the
handbooks below:
Handbook 1 - Survey Crew [Survey
and demarcation of boundaries (licence coupe, blocks and protection areas)]
Handbook 2 – Survey Crew
(Pre-felling inventory; survey, demarcation and mapping of skid trail
alignment)
Handbook 3 – Tree Feller
Handbook 4 – Tractor
Operator and Hookman
Handbook 5 – Road
Construction Crew
Handbook 6 – RIL Supervisor
Handbook 7 - Person in-charge on Safety & Health
Published on 27 Mar 2024
Second Workshop on High Conservation Value Screening for Permanent Forest Estates in Sarawak
The second Workshop on High Conservation Value
(HCV) Screening for Permanent Forest Estates (PFE) in Sarawak was organised by
the World Wildlife Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia), in collaboration
with the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) and the Sarawak Timber Association
(STA). It took place from 19 – 21 March 2024, at Wisma STA Kuching, with STA
hosting the venue.
The Workshop was a continuation from the
previous workshop held in July 2023.
Representatives from STA members who are attached with their Forest
Management Units, the Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority
(SALCRA), WWF-Malaysia, and FDS actively participated and shared their
expertise and insights during the 3-day Workshop. The workshop's primary
objective was to assess the presence of High Conservation Values (HCVs) in PFE
and its surrounding areas throughout Sarawak. In addition, the Workshop aimed
to identify potential threats to these HCVs and prioritize the values most at
risk.
The Workshop was facilitated by Mr Neville Kemp
from HCV Network.
Published on 13 Mar 2024
SARAWAK TIMBER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sarawak
Timber Association Annual General Meeting for 2024 will be held on:
Date : 26 March 2024 (Tuesday)
Venue : Level 4, Wisma STA, Kuching
Please
note that this is an Election year for the Association. Registration will start at 9.00 a.m.
For further information, please contact Ms Miriam Hong or Ms Jessie Kong by phone (082-332222) or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Published on 07 Mar 2024
International Conference ON SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT of tropical forests
The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) hosted
the International Conference on Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests,
coinciding with the celebration of the International Day of Forests.
The conference was organised in
collaboration with the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) and WWF-Malaysia and supported
by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO). It served as a
platform for international and national experts, practitioners, policymakers,
and stakeholders to explore the crucial interconnection between forestry and
sustainable development towards establishing a comprehensive strategy that was
key to conserving the long-term vitality of tropical forests. The two-day event
(6-7 March) at Hilton Kuching received an overwhelming response from
approximately 200 participants representing multi-level stakeholders,
indicating their interest in sustainable forest management (SFM) and conserving
the tropical forests.
Esteemed leaders from the timber industry,
government bodies, and conservation organizations, including STA Chairman Dato
Henry Lau, FDS Director Datu Haji Hamden Bin Haji Mohammad, and WWF-Malaysia
Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, spoke at the conference, setting the scene
for collective action for sustainable forests. Their speeches underscored the
paramount importance of tropical forests in conserving biodiversity, generating
economic benefits, and fostering positive social aspects through responsible
and sustainable forest management. Recognising the multifaceted contributions
of tropical forests, their insights illuminated how collaborative efforts could
shape policies and initiatives to simultaneously advance environmental
sustainability, economic well-being, and social welfare.
ITTO Executive Director Ms. Sheam Satkuru
delivered a keynote address titled "Sustainable Tropical Forestry Supply
Chains and Investment – A Pathway for A Sustainable Future". In her
address, she shed light on significant global shifts in tropical wood
production, consumption, and trade, and their implications for SFM. She also
delved into the potential of sustainable tropical forestry in enhancing
livelihoods, conserving forests, and providing multiple benefits, drawing on
examples and various initiatives.
The organisers also took the opportunity to
launch the Handbooks of Reduced Impact Logging Guideline, a joint project
between FDS and STA, and High Conservation Value Training Modules, which were a
joint publication by WWF-Malaysia, STA, FDS, and Sarawak Forestry Corporation.
The conference had four sessions to
deliberate on Valuing our Forest - Future Directions and Policies;
Climate-smart SFM - What Are The Options?; Finance, Market, and Branding -
Building Opportunities; and Collaboration and Partnership - Research, Risk, and
Safeguards. Moderators and speakers who were leaders in their fields of academia
and industry deliberated on these four topics.
The E-booklet, presentation for setting the scene, keynote speech, presentation slide by speakers and closing presentation can be downloaded by
clicking here or scanning the QR code.
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