Authors:
Sulaiman Hj Husaini, Ahmad Shuib, Sridar Ramachandran, Syamsul Herman Mohd Afandi, Shazali Johari and Mohamad Ibrani Shahrimin Bin Adam Assi
Book:
Proceedings of the 15th International Peat Congress
Venue:
Kuching
Keywords:
income, local-communities, natural-resources, non-forest-products, sustainability
Documentfile:
ipc16p558-562a292husaini.shuib_.etal_.pdf
Summary:
SUMMARY
Peat soil forest (as used in this study are the natural forest (peat swamp forest)) serves important ecological and environmental functions and provides perpetual benefits, if properly conserved. The peat swamp forest in the Mukah district represents the most significant protected peat soil area in the state. Communities living in the proximity of this forest are dependent directly or indirectly on it for their livelihood. The main objective of the study was to determine the economic value of the peat swamp forest to the local communities in Mukah. A sample survey…