Nov 2001 Newsletter
Gopeng Rafflesia & Butterflies
There are work being done by IUCN and MNS with regards to the Gopeng Rafflesia and butterflies. Again this is at a very initial stage. As far as we know a survey has been done at this area and talks are now being carried out with the orang asli and the Jabatan Orang Asli. The issue in hand is that forest produce is being taken out by the orang asli and the middle made makes the mega-profits as in most cases.

The project is to ensure that forest produce taken out is at sustainable rate and that the orang asli benefits from it. MNS Perak help may be required in future to assist in recce or data collection. Further development will be duly informed.

There are several other issues affecting Perak especially Belum Reserves. At this stage sensitive to this issue is important. Members would be kept informed and updated once green light has been given.

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Created on 26 Nov 2001