Tropical evergreen rain forests, which make up the majority of the country's natural vegetation and are thought to cover over 75% of its total geographical area, are present across the nation.
Any protected animal may not be hunted, killed, or captured unless under and in compliance with the terms of a license given under this Act: a fine of $2,000 and a year in jail as a penalty.
This Policy improves cooperation and understanding in the area of forestry sector growth and management while strengthening the institutional foundation.
Four main categories will be used to administer and organize the Permanent Forest Estate:[11] Andulau Forest Reserve, Kuala Belalong Field Study Center, Tropical Biodiversity Center, Ulu Temburong National Park, and other designated areas for forestry education and other scientific studies are some examples of areas specifically designated for these purposes.
[11] With the help of this Order, Brunei will be able to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Any species included in the Appendices to the Convention may be traded in, exported, or imported in accordance with the Order's procedures and criteria.
In 1995, the Ministry's new facility at Jalan Menteri Besar in Bandar Seri Begawan was finished, and in March 1996, the Forestry Department's headquarters relocated there.
In accordance with Article 26 of the Convention and Decision X/10 of the Conference of Parties, Brunei's fifth national report to the CBD is presented in this document.
In accordance with International Forest Day 2022, which was observed on 21 March 2022, the MPRT through the Forestry Department hosted a virtual webinar.
In order to raise awareness, promote sustainable forest management, and instill awareness about the significance of maintaining the sustainability of all types of forest ecosystems in line with the development of other sectors in the country, it is a place where government agencies, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) can be found.
In order to achieve sustainable development, Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) must also be taken into account while planning for and managing the use of natural resources.