KUCHING: A total of 600 saplings of high-value indigenous tree species such as meranti, selangan and resak has been planted by members from Rotaract Club of Swinburne Sarawak, recently.
The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) in a statement said the tree planting programme at Sabal Forest Reserve was participated by 30 members of the club with the collaboration of FDS.
“The programme shows their commitment in supporting the Greening Sarawak Campaign led by FDS.
“The programme also was held as an awareness campaign to the Rotaract members in helping to combat climate change as well as to provide opportunities to the members for socialising, learning and experience,” FDS said.
As part of the event, participants were also given a briefing and informative tour by FDS officers to Sabal Model Forest.
