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Corruption risks and potential threats to the forestry sector in Peninsular Malaysia Norsyazwani Izzati Mohd Yahya; Mohd Hasmadi Ismail; Pakhriazad Hassan Zaki; Paiman Bawon; Rahmawaty; Seca Gandaseca
Global Forest Journal Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): Global Forest Journal
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/gfj.v3i02.20618

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Corruption and forest disturbances represent substantial barriers to sustainabledevelopment in Malaysia's forestry sector. Working within this sector faces avariety of threats. This study explores key corruption risks within the forestrysector, analysing the motives and opportunities that drive forest offences inPeninsular Malaysia. Respondents from relevant agencies were primarilysurveyed using questionnaires. Data analysis using SPSS revealed the corruptionrisks encountered within the forestry sector. Respondents identified fieldwork andreporting as potential areas susceptible to corruption, with their perceptionsanalyzed through central tendency and dispersion measures. Additionally,correlation analysis was conducted to determine the strength and direction of therelationship between motive and opportunity regarding forest offences, and toassess whether the correlation was statistically significant. The findingsdemonstrated a robust positive correlation (r = 0.66) between motive andopportunity, indicating a significant relationship. This suggests that motives forforest offences correspond to opportunities for such offences. This studyhighlights the need for targeted collaboration between the Forestry Departmentand relevant authorities to develop specialized training programs. These programsare crucial for effectively investigating and prosecuting forest violations,ultimately reducing corruption risks
A systematic review and Meta-analysis of erosion occurrences on forest roads Muhamad Nazrain Buniran; Ismail, Mohd Hasmadi; Pakhriazad Hassan Zaki; Paiman Bawon; Rahmawaty; Seca Gandaseca
Global Forest Journal. Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Global Forest Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/gfj.v4i1.22428

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Forest roads are essential in forested regions, supporting forestry operations, timber extraction, afforestation, log transportation to mills, recreation, and wildlife management. Nonetheless, forest roads are a major source of soil erosion and sedimentation in stream waters. They contribute to sedimentation through soil erosion on elements like the running surface, roadside slopes, and side ditches. On these routes, soil erosion primarily occurs due to rainfall-driven runoff and its duration. This study employs a systematic review, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), to compile data and examine findings on forest road erosion. The review aligns with the objectives of identifying factors that influence soil erosion on forest roads and skid trails, and developing techniques to control erosion, minimise its impact, and prevent its occurrence. Methods such as planting vegetation on roadside slopes have demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating erosion and reducing its severity and extent. It is advisable for future research to explore various soil erosion control techniques to deepen understanding and improve measures to reduce soil erosion on forest roads