Faculty of Tropical Forestry, UMS

FORESTRY SEMINAR SERIES

Topic: The Roles of R&D and Innovation in Revitalizing Malaysia Cocoa Industry

Speaker: Dr Ahmad Kamil Bin Hj. Mohd Jaaffar
Venue: Multipurpose Room, FPT
Time: 2.30 pm
Date: 8th June 2026 (Monday)

Everyone is invited, especially lecturers, staff, researchers, and postgraduate students.

Selamat menyambut Hari Wesak

Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan
&
Selamat Ari Gawai Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai

🌿🌏 EXPLORING NATURE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS EMBARK ON HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN NATURE PARK MANAGEMENT & FOREST HYDROLOGY 🌏🌿

📍 Nature Park & Recreation Programme, Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
📅 23 – 25 May 2026

A total of first-year students from the Nature Park and Recreation Programme, Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), recently participated in an educational field trip under the courses Introduction to Nature Park Management (FN10403) and Forest Hydrology (FN10203).

This field-based experiential learning programme was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamlisa Uni Kamlun and Dr. Anand Nainar, with the support of Senior Assistant Science Officers Mr. David Kungin and Mr. Rozaidi Hasan. Their expertise and guidance throughout the programme provided students with valuable practical exposure and real-world learning experiences in forest and protected area management.

The programme was designed to provide students with direct exposure to the management of protected areas, natural ecosystems, and hydrological processes within forest environments. It also aimed to bridge theoretical classroom learning with practical field applications through observation, environmental interpretation, and hands-on learning activities.

Throughout the programme, students were exposed to various aspects of:

🌳 Nature park planning and management
💧 Forest hydrology and watershed functions

The hands-on activities enabled students to better understand the importance of conserving natural resources, maintaining ecological balance, and managing protected areas sustainably for future generations. Students also gained practical insights into how forests function as important water catchment systems and how hydrological processes contribute to environmental sustainability.

Beyond academic learning, the programme successfully nurtured teamwork, leadership, communication skills, critical thinking, and environmental awareness among students. The exposure is expected to inspire and prepare them as future professionals in tropical forestry, conservation, recreation, and sustainable landscape management.

The Faculty of Tropical Forestry remains committed to strengthening experiential and field-based education in producing holistic graduates equipped with scientific knowledge, practical competencies, and sustainability values aligned with current environmental challenges.

Congratulations to all students, lecturers, and supporting staff involved in making this programme a meaningful and successful learning experience!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha 1447H. Semoga pengorbanan kita diterima Allah, hati dipenuhi syukur dan silaturahim semakin erat. Maaf zahir dan batin.

Selamat ulang tahun kepada YBhg. Prof. Datuk Naib Canselor. Semoga panjang umur, murah rezeki dan sentiasa dibawah lindungan dan rahmatNya. Ikhlas dari kami waega FPT💐

🌿✨ Congratulations to Dr. Go Wen Ze! ✨🌿

Heartiest congratulations on achieving the recognition as a Certified Sustainability Officer (CSO), recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) against the CMI Professional Standards.

Wishing you continued success in advancing sustainable practices and making meaningful contributions to society and the environment. 🌏💚

Ts. Dr. Elia Godoong, a member of our team, was featured in Utusan Borneo on 19 May 2026 for the article titled "Mengapa Pemuliharaan Mengukuhkan Masa Depan?"

Thank you, Utusan Borneo, for featuring our team member. Congratulations, Ts. Dr. Elia!

𝗙𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗷𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗱

12 Mei 2026: Fakulti Perhutanan Tropika (FPT) terus komited dalam memperkasa jalinan kerjasama antara akademia dan pihak industri melalui sebuah mesyuarat kolaborasi strategik yang diadakan bersama dua syarikat, Durios Valley Sdn Bhd dan Maxland Berhad.

Majlis dimulakan dengan ucapan alu-aluan oleh Dekan Fakulti Perhutanan Tropika yang menyambut baik kedatangan delegasi industri. Sesi disusuli dengan ucapan balas dan penghargaan daripada wakil syarikat Durios Valley Sdn Bhd dan Maxland Berhad. Sesi perkongsian maklumat, kepakaran, dan latar belakang secara terperinci daripada ketiga-tiga entiti, iaitu taklimat profil dan penyelidikan Fakulti Perhutanan Tropika (FPT), Syarikat Durios Valley Sdn Bhd. taklimat operasi dan perancangan Syarikat Maxland Berhad.

Kemuncak mesyuarat adalah sesi perbincangan dan pertukaran pandangan. Ruang ini digunakan secara optimum oleh ketiga-tiga pihak untuk meneroka ruang kerjasama strategik, projek usaha sama, dan hala tuju kolaborasi pada masa hadapan yang melibatkan penyelidikan dalam karbon, komuniti, biodiversiti dan ekopelancongan.

Kolaborasi ini dijangka bakal membuka lembaran baharu dalam memacu penyelidikan bermutu tinggi dan memberi pendedahan industri secara langsung kepada warga fakulti, di samping menyokong pertumbuhan dan pengurusan sumber semula jadi yang lebih efisien.

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀‑𝗢𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝘂

14 May 2026: Thirty-nine third‑year students from the Forest Plantation and Agroforestry programme (UH6623002 / HG23) at the Faculty of Tropical Forestry (FPT) carried out a field learning visit to the Conservation and Biodiversity Unit (CBU) of Sawit Kinabalu Sdn Bhd in Sungai Pin, Kinabatangan.

The visit, organised for students enrolled in Tree‑Crop‑Soil Interactions and Nutrient Management (FL30203) and Genetics and Plant Breeding (FL30403), aimed to expose them to practical agroforestry techniques, nursery operations and forest seed garden management for plantation tree species and associated crops.

Following an introductory briefing by CBU Manager En. Charis Saliun and his team, the cohort was divided into three smaller groups to rotate through a series of hands‑on learning stations. Activities and highlights included:

☘️ Forest seed garden: Students were briefed on the ongoing SPNCA Agroforestry Model Project and observed seed garden management practices.
🌱 Pre‑nursery and nursery: Participants practised transplanting seedlings into trays and learned nursery care procedures.
🪵 Conservation field (Laran stand): The group visited a stand of Laran (Neolamarckia cadamba), a fast‑growing evergreen planted in 2000, followed by an extensive question‑and‑answer session.
🦧 Mensuli HCV hill and river cruise to Orang Utan Bridge: Students experienced Sawit Kinabalu’s eco‑tourism offerings within the conservation area.
🌳 Tree planting: The visit concluded with a tree planting exercise, in which every student planted a sapling to contribute directly to local conservation efforts.

The student group was accompanied by Associate Professor Dr. Mohamadu Boyie Jalloh and laboratory assistant Mr. Seli @ Seliman Bin Rajion.

FPT thanked Sawit Kinabalu Sdn Bhd and the CBU team for hosting the visit and supporting practical learning opportunities that link academic coursework to on‑the‑ground conservation and agroforestry practice.