Consolidation of information – a myth for peatland database system?

Authors:
Frederick Haili Teck , Ngab Dollah Salam Thomas Chai Ching Siong, ichard Kho Shu Yuan, Sim Hui Chin and Alexander Chu Kah Cho

Book:
Proceedings of the 15th International Peat Congress

Venue:
Kuching

Keywords:
database-system, peatland, sarawak

Documentfile:
ipc16p476-479a331teck.salam_.etal_.pdf

Summary:

SUMMARY

Peatland covers 1.64 million hectares or 13% of Sarawak‘s total land area. It has become a subject of interest for stakeholders within and outside the state due to its environmental, economic and social importance. Conflicts of interest and perception on peatland utilization have arisen in the state. Currently, different agencies govern their own databases on peat. Hence, it is crucial that a consolidated peatland database system be developed for use by various stakeholders. The Department of Agriculture Sarawak initiated a peat database project in collaboration with Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd in 2011 to counter these issues. The database is accessible through the…