Remote Sensing, Gis and Gps as a Tool to Support Precision Forestry Practices in Malaysia
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Managing complex tropical forest requires up to date technology in ensuring sustainable resources utilisation. Much of the current forest management practices can be improved through the use of current technologies including remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information System) and GPS (Global Positioning System) which may enhance any decision making process. This paper highlighted the use of current technologies including remote sensing, GIS and GPS in achieving sustainable forest management (SFM) based on current forest scenario in Peninsular Malaysia. At the top management level, forest resources database is developed in a GIS compatible format. These comprise both spatial and attribute data and information. The spatial information is continuously updated with the help of remote sensing input, maximising the usage of available satellite data such as Landsat TM and SPOT imageries. At operational level spatial data analysis is employed in order to identify areas that need to be protected and excluded from forest harvesting activities. Additionally, resource inventory is carried out and tree location mapping is done using GPS. The information on forest stocking, species distribution and location will be used in planning appropriate forest harvesting operation in the area in accordance with the Malaysian Criteria and Indicators (MC&I) and Standards of Performance for Forest Management Certification. It is envisaged that through these technologies, precision forestry practices can be carried out to achieve ecologically and environmentally sound forest management objectives.
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