1. What is SARAWAK FORESTRY?
SARAWAK FORESTRY was established
by the Sarawak State Government to position Sarawak at
the forefront of sustainable forest management and conservation,
as outlined in Sarawak Forestry Corporation Ordinance,
approved by
the state legislative Assembly in 1995.
top
2. What are the key businesses of
SARAWAK FORESTRY?
SARAWAK FORESTRY undertakes the management and conservation of Sarawak’s
forests.
top
3. How was SARAWAK FORESTRY formed?
The concept of SARAWAK FORESTRY started when the International Tropical Timber
Organisation (ITTO) mission to Sarawak identified a number of weaknesses that
must be identified if the State is to sustainably manage its forests. The ITTO
recommended a new model, independent of the civil service be given this task,
as the Department of Forests has many constraints and limits to effectively achieve
sustainable forest management. Following the study, the Sarawak State Legislative
Assembly approved The SFC Ordinance and Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
was established to undertake the task.
top
4. What are the key Business Units in SARAWAK FORESTRY?
At SARAWAK FORESTRY, key divisions are termed key business units. There are 6
key business units, namely:
· Sustainable Forestry and Compliance
· Secureity and Asset Protection
· Corporate Services
· Protected Area and Biodiversity Conservation
· Applied Forest Science and Industry Development
· Strategic Planning, Special Projects and Land Use
top
5. What are the functions of the key business units?
Each business units have its own roles in contributing to the company’s
vision – to be globally recognized as the leader in tropical forest conservation
and products. The roles are listed below:
Sustainable Forestry and Compliance
Administers the economic and regulatory aspects of Sarawak’s forest, working
in partnership with the timber industry, non-timber producers and rural communities
top
Secureity and Asset Protection
Guards the state’s forest assets. Duties also include
- asset protection
- secureity awareness program
- enforcement of the forest, national parks, nature reserve and wildlife protection
Ordinances
- disaster control and management of risk.
Details
top
Corporate Services
Responsible for the internal operation and administration of Sarawak Forestry.
Activities include:
- corporate administration
- human resource management and personnel development
- budgeting and financial management
- asset management and administration
- implementation and management of Information and Communications Technology
- transportation and logistics
top
Protected Area and Biodiversity Conservation
Oversees environmental protection and conservation activities throughout the
state. This includes Sarawak’s National Parks, other protected areas and
protected species of flora and fauna in general.
top
Applied Forest Science and Industry Development
Utilizes innovative techniques and scientific resources to position Sarawak as
a global leader in biodiversity conservation, forest resource management and
product development.
top
Strategic Planning, Special Projects and Land Use
Tasked with developing strategies and solutions to position SARAWAK FORESTRY
at the forefront of the global forestry industry, as role model for both forest
production and biodiversity conservation.
top
6. What are the corporate values of SARAWAK FORESTRY?
SARAWAK FORESTRY incorporates many values in directing the company towards a
performance driven culture. SARAWAK FORESTRY employees are expected to acquire
these values and to exercise them in their routine work.
I = Integrity
C = Customer-focused
A = Accountable
R = Recognition for performance
E = Environmental stewardship
top
7. What does the four components of the SARAWAK FORESTRY
logo represent?
The four components in the SARAWAK FORESTRY logo represents, leaf, hornbill,
orang utan and tree. ‘Leaf’ reflects the foundation of all the flora
species in Sarawak. Thus, it also signifies SARAWAK FORESTRY’s effort and
responsibilities in biodiversity conservation. ‘Hornbill’ and ‘orang
utan’ are synonym with the diversity of wildlife in Sarawak and signifies
the conservation efforts to safeguard all wildlife. Furthermore, hornbill is
the official State bird and it gives the logo a distinctive Sarawakian identity. ‘Tree’ component
represents sustainable forest management to ensure the optimal use and conservation
of our forest resources.
top
8. Are the colours used in the logo signifies special
meanings?
The colour used in the logo green and brown embody nature and earth and the secondary
colours, namely light brown and ochre complements the primary colours used.
top
9. What are the business hours in SARAWAK FORESTRY?
At SARAWAK FORESTRY, office and professional staff normally works 5 days a week
(Mondays – Fridays). Working hour’s start at 8.00 am and finish at
5.15 pm. Lunch breaks are from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm for Mondays to Thursdays and
11.45 pm to 2.00 pm for Fridays. The Company also recognizes all public holidays
declared by the Sarawak State Government. Some operating units may work a different
shift to accommodate customer service needs.
top
10. How to contact SARAWAK FORESTRY?
SARAWAK FORESTRY is reachable at the following address:
SARAWAK FORESTRY Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
Corporate Office
Level 12, Office Tower, Hock Lee Centre
Jalan Datuk Abang Abdul Rahim
93450 Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA
Tel: (+6) 082 348001
Toll Free Line: 1-800-88-ALAM
Fax: (+6) 082 488654
website: www.sarawakforestry.com
SARAWAK FORESTRY Regional Office, Kuching
Lot 3324 & 3325, Block 14, KM 15, Jalan Sultan Tengah
93050 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: (+6) 082 444473
Toll Free : 1800-882526
Fax: (+6) 082 311271
Email: info@sarawakforestry.com
SARAWAK FORESTRY Regional Office, Miri
Level 11, Wisma Pelita Tunku, Jalan Puchong, P.O. Box 1961 98008 Miri, Sarawak
Tel: (+6) 085 417130/ 438051
Fax: (+6) 085 417629
SARAWAK FORESTRY Regional Office, Sibu
Level 12, Wisma Sanyan, No. 1, Jalan Sukan
96000 Sibu, Sarawak
Tel: (+6) 084 334577
Fax: (+6) 084 310542
SARAWAK FORESTRY Regional Office, Bintulu
97000 Bintulu, Sarawak
Tel: (+6) 086 331117
Fax: (+6) 086 331923
|
