CHAPTER 11

What is a forest concession?

• Purchase of forest land from the government

• A license to harvest timber in a designated area, while land remains under state ownership

• The right to own forest and timber

• Agreement to plant trees on degraded land

Under Sabah's Forest Enactment 1968, how many types of forest licenses are issued?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Five

Which of the following is not a type of forest concession mentioned in the chapter?

• License concession

• Permit concession

• Investment concession

• Long-term concession

What is a key feature of a long-term forest concession in Malaysia?

• Issued for 1 year only

• Covers less than 10 hectares

• Duration up to 60 years and can be renewed every 10 years

• Only applies to private forest land

Permit concessions are typically issued for what purpose?

• Sustainable forest certification

• Timber export programs

• Small-scale logging or special projects

• Ecotourism development

What size of land is typically associated with permit and license concessions?

• 10,000-100,000 hectares

• 100-300 hectares

• Less than 10 hectares

• Over 200,000 hectares

In Sarawak, how long is the usual duration of forest license agreements?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 60 years

What does the term "clear cutting" refer to in the context of forest concession assessment?

• Logging based on ecological sensitivity

• Conversion of forest land to agriculture through immediate clearing

• Sustainable selective harvesting

• Harvesting based on tree species only

When timber production rights are granted in a concession, which valuation system is used?

• Agricultural land pricing

• Real estate value

• Stumpage system

• Inventory-based tax

What is a key factor in the valuation of forest property under a concession system?

• Tree height only

• Biodiversity index

• Distribution of species and DBH (usually >26 inch)

• Number of harvest workers