Forest Dept rejects ‘misleading narratives’ over Upper Baram logging activities
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Nov 12: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) has rejected allegations and what it described as misleading narratives concerning logging activities in the Upper Baram Forest Area (UBFA), saying forestry operations must be assessed based on applicable laws, licence conditions and regulatory requirements. In a statement, FDS said it took note of a joint statement dated Nov 9, 2026, issued by Friends of the Earth Japan (FoE Japan) and its partner organisations regarding…
The Forest Department Sarawak dismissed claims of illegal logging in Upper Baram, stating activities are governed by law and licences, and that the area lacks formal protected status. It also noted that Indigenous community aspirations should be considered separately.
FDS rejects allegations, citing legal and licence compliance for Upper Baram logging.
Upper Baram is not a gazetted Forest Reserve, TPA, or conservation zone under Sarawak law.
The department emphasizes separate recognition of Penan, Kenyah, Kelabit, and Saban community aspirations.
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KUCHING, Nov 12: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) has rejected allegations and what it described as misleading narratives concerning logging activities in the Upper Baram Forest Area (UBFA), saying forestry operations must be assessed based on applicable laws, licence conditions and regulatory requirements.
In a statement, FDS said it took note of a joint statement dated Nov 9, 2026, issued by Friends of the Earth Japan (FoE Japan) and its partner organisations regarding logging activities in UBFA.
While respecting the role of civil society organisations in raising environmental and social concerns, the department said it strongly rejected “misleading narratives, unfounded generalisations and assertions that do not adequately reflect the legal, institutional and socio-economic realities of forest management in Sarawak”.
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