Model Afforestation of Ex-Mining Lands: Establishment Of New Forest in Klian Kinta, Perak

Rehabilitation of an ex-mining land is a requirement by the operational mining scheme which involves restoration strategies that offers potential commercial value as well as environmental, hydrological and ecological functions for the common good. This book showcases the tireless commiement of scientists from the Forest Research Institute Malaysia and Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn. Bhd. in transforming the degraded area into ‘new forests’ using research and development strategies that will garner various benefits. It contains 10 chapters with illustration and the text that guides mine managers on the fundamental steps involved in the establishment and the silvicultural management of an afforestation/reforestation model in the tropics.