Forestry research has generated important data regarding the stocking and species composition of logged-over forests. The outputs are invaluable information that could ensure accurate discussion among experts and practitioners and could properly steer the way forward for the national timber industry. This article provides some basic information on common timber species in the secondary forests of Peninsular Malaysia. The data are based on four selected areas of production forests, namely Tekam Forest Reserve in Pahang, Cherul Forest Reserve in Terengganu, Ulu Muda Forest Reserve in Kedah, and Piah Forest Reserve in Perak.

Powder-post beetles are the pests of dry wood/bamboo either when these materials are in storage or applied to building structures. To date, the discussion on the resistance of materials and treatments against powder-post beetles has been very limited. Identifying and avoiding conditions that may lead to this deterioration is important to ensure proper (not attacked by any pest agents) wood/bamboo performance in the production of the final product. This article reviews the most common powder-post beetles of wood and bamboo structures in Malaysia. Three powder-post beetles species were discussed, including their general physical descriptions, possible damage, wood species susceptible to these pest agents and measures to eliminate them.

Buluh sebagai sumber bahan nanoselulosa juga boleh diperkembang lagi agar seiring dengan teknologi terkini. Secara amnya, kajian terhadap buluh wajar diberi penekanan agar ia dapat menampung keperluan bahan asli bagi pihak industri dan pengguna.

This guidebook presents methodologies for the establishment of A. malaccensis arboretum based on outputs of research conducted by FRIM. It also discusses way forward of the arboretum for the conservation, management and sustainable utilisation of the species.

This book provides data analyses from six censuses and discusses four main elements i.e., stand structure floristic composition, forest dynamics and spatial distribution. The book manifests relevant findings as future references on forest management, ecological studies and conservation efforts, not only in the Pasoh Research forest but also in other dipterocarp forests.

The Journal of Tropical Forest Science (JTFS) is a quarterly journal dedicated to improving our understanding of tropical forestry, an area that has never before attracted so much attention in the conservation of the environment, both globally and in the tropical countries, and the need to manage the tropical forest as sustainable ecosystems. JTFS publishes original articles on current research related to tropical forestry and its associated sciences, including management of tropical forests, development, production and harvesting of forest produce (wood and non-wood), forest botany, physiology, ecology, soil, genetics, protection, conservation, forest mycology, economics and aspects of afforestation and reforestation. Papers on other areas of forestry that can be related to tropical forestry, commentaries, hypotheses, short communications and book reviews are also published.

This Conservation Action Plan (CAP) is developed through input, feedback and ideas from participants of the Stakeholder Workshop consisting of implementing agencies and concerned local communities. The five Strategies in this plan are meant to complement the existing Selangor River Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) Plan 2015 2020 Policy 4: Conserve fireflies and ecosystems.

A Laboratory Manual on Methods for Bioprospecting of Natural Products Volume 1 describes various in vitro methods for the discovery of anticancer, anticholesterol, antidiabetic, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antiobesity, antioxidant, and toxicological activities of natural products. We hope this book will be a useful reference, especially for beginners.

This book is an accessible resource to encourage peoples understanding and appreciation of the diversity of land snails and slugs in Malaysia. To that end, we used simple language and minimised technical terminologies. The first part of the book provides a general introduction to land snails and slugs with regards to their classification, species diversity, morphology, sampling methods, ecology and conservation. The second part of the book presents a selection of common and noteworthy land snail and slug genera as well as their representative species.

The third edition of Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia covers 36 land snakes, each account with easy to use infographics and multiple images when available, to show the different life history stages and sexes. It is intended as a guide for healthcare providers, and the general public permitting them to identify and manage potential snake related injuries. The purpose of this book is also to increase awareness of the beauty and diversity of a critical component of Malaysias biodiversity.