Moving the Forest Frontier in Peninsula Malaysia

Authors

  • Shaharuddin Mohamad Ismail Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Abdul Samad Hadi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Shaharudin Idrus Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Abdul Hadi Harman Shah Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Keywords:

Forest, Peninsula Malaysia, commercial, product, development

Abstract

At the end of the nineteenth century almost the entire area of Peninsula Malaysia was forested.At that time the population of Peninsula Malaysiawas relatively small. However, with thediscovery of tin in 1850 led to the creation of new wealth and riches and this phenomenon notonlyattracted Chinese miners to work in tin mines but also triggered intense rivalry amongstSultans, local chiefs and warring parties. At theheight of the crisis the confronting parties seekthe help from outside powers. Many local rulers and sultans seek the help of the British toresolve their problems. These situations have brought about the British intervention in states ofPeninsula Malaysia. This paper will explore the factors contributing to the expansion of mining,agriculture, new settlement and township. The main driving factors were economic and wealthcreation, global market demand and growing population. The paper will also illustrate thedirection of retreating forest areas over the years.

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Author Biographies

Shaharuddin Mohamad Ismail, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Institute for Environmental and Development (LESTARI)

Abdul Samad Hadi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Institute for Environmental and Development (LESTARI)

Shaharudin Idrus, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Institute for Environmental and Development (LESTARI)

Abdul Hadi Harman Shah, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Institute for Environmental and Development (LESTARI)

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Published

2014-12-08

How to Cite

Ismail, S. M., Hadi, A. S., Idrus, S., & Shah, A. H. H. (2014). Moving the Forest Frontier in Peninsula Malaysia. GEOGRAFI, 2(3), 37–47. Retrieved from https://ojs.upsi.edu.my/index.php/GEOG/article/view/1830