Sarawak Forestry ramps up monitoring in fire-prone forests as heat, haze raise risks to wildlife

SFC general manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran said the situation warranted close attention as the prevailing conditions could place additional pressure on forest ecosystems and wildlife.

“We conduct monitoring, particularly in peat forest areas and areas close to human activities. Field patrols are also carried out, while hotspot information and technology are used to detect early signs of fire.

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