Baram communities, investors urged to join 49,000 hectare bamboo-@planting, eco-tourism project

Representatives from STIDC and MCCF together with local community members during a visit to Baram for the bamboo planting project.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, July 16: Local communities have been urged to participate in a bamboo-planting, smart farming and eco-tourism project spanning an extensive 49,000 hectares of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land to diversify the economy through responsible utilisation of natural resources in the Baram region.

Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), alongside the Malaysian Community Care Foundation (MCCF) and village chief Laing Usat, recently visited the Baram district to engage with local communities in the Bamboo Planting and Smart Farming Project.

In a media release today, STIDC emphasised that one of the primary goals is also to attract investors to the project, which aims to develop the potential of NCR area through collaboration among landowners, investors and the Corporation.

STIDC, which oversees the overall development of the bamboo industry in Sarawak, stated that this initiative is part of the effort to enhance Baram’s economy while responsibly utilising natural resources.

“The objective was to produce various bamboo-based products such as panel boards, flooring panels, furniture, construction materials, and bamboo fibre for industrial use, including textiles.

“The Bamboo Planting and Smart Farming Project in Baram holds promise for sustainable development,” STIDC said.

With support from STIDC, MCCF, and local leaders, efforts are underway to harness the region’s vast natural resources responsibly.

By promoting bamboo-planting, smart farming practices, and eco-tourism, the project aims not only to diversify local economies but also to create a foundation for long-term prosperity in the Baram area.

“This collaborative initiative emphasises a commitment to both environmental stewardship and economic growth, paving the way for a brighter future for the community and its natural surroundings,” STIDC added. — DayakDaily