Mammalian wildlife conservation efforts in Malaysia : an agricultural perspective. - (:unkn) unknown (My University)
Wildlife is an integral part of agricultural systems which form both natural and adopted habitats. With a substantial percentage of present land use in Malaysia falling under the agricultural category, the need to draw up an agricultural policy which accommodates conservation efforts is essential. A review of the present status of agricultural development should be undertaken so that further degradation of natural habitats to fulfil agricultural objectives is justifiable and genuine. Buffer zones and demarcation boundaries between agricultural land and forest reserve should be reviewed because of the shrinking habitats available to support viable populations of wildlife due to logging and deforestation programmes. Conversion of less productive agricultural land to forest 'reverts' is a possible move to absorb the pressure exerted on the viability of habitats which have been stretched beyond their limits. The reversal in agricultural policy calls for greater cooperation and coordination between the government, state authorities and agricultural agencies together with forest and wildlife departments for planning and implementation. A review of long-term policy should benefit wildlife through the creation of new ranging grounds, and agriculture from reduced losses in productivity due to less frequent wildlife intrusions.
Wildlife is an integral part of agricultural systems which form both natural and adopted habitats. With a substantial percentage of present land use in Malaysia falling under the agricultural category, the need to draw up an agricultural policy which accommodates conservation efforts is essential. A review of the present status of agricultural development should be undertaken so that further degradation of natural habitats to fulfil agricultural objectives is justifiable and genuine. Buffer zones and demarcation boundaries between agricultural land and forest reserve should be reviewed because of the shrinking habitats available to support viable populations of wildlife due to logging and deforestation programmes. Conversion of less productive agricultural land to forest 'reverts' is a possible move to absorb the pressure exerted on the viability of habitats which have been stretched beyond their limits. The reversal in agricultural policy calls for greater cooperation and coordination between the government, state authorities and agricultural agencies together with forest and wildlife departments for planning and implementation. A review of long-term policy should benefit wildlife through the creation of new ranging grounds, and agriculture from reduced losses in productivity due to less frequent wildlife intrusions.
Keywords: Agricultuta; Conservación vida salvaje; Deforestación.; Empresa rural; Gestión ambiental.; Malaysia; Política agrícola