EWT3143-Revision 2024-2025

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Malaysia's forest resources?

• High biodiversity
  

• Dominance of monoculture plantations

• Sustainable timber production potential

• Rich in hardwood species

What is the primary goal of the Selective Management System (SMS)?

• Maximize timber extraction in a single cycle

• Ensure sustainable forest regeneration

• Reduce labor costs in logging operations

• Promote monoculture planting

Which of the following is NOT a component of forest harvesting planning?

• Pre-harvest inventory

• Buffer zone design

• Post-harvest crop planting

• Skid trail planning

What is the main purpose of constructing forest roads?

• Facilitate timber extraction and transportation

• Enhance biodiversity in logging areas

• Replace natural water drainage systems

• Increase soil erosion to expose minerals

Which of the following is a key advantage of helicopter logging?

• Low operational costs

• Minimal ground disturbance

• High productivity in all terrains

• Requires no technical expertise

What is the primary function of a skid trail?

• Provide a permanent transportation route for logs

• Facilitate temporary log extraction from felling sites

• Serve as storage areas for processed timber

• Act as a buffer zone for wildlife conservation

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Reduced Impact Logging (RIL)?

• Directional felling

• Pre-planned skid trails

• Clear-cutting all trees in the area

• Minimizing residual tree damage

What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in logging?

• Improve productivity

• Reduce risks of injury to workers

• Enhance mobility in dense forests

• Prevent damage to equipment

Under the National Forestry Act 1984, which activity is classified as illegal logging?

• Logging within designated production forests

• Logging without an approved permit

• Logging in secondary forests

• Planting timber species on cleared land

Which of the following is a major socio-economic challenge associated with timber harvesting in Malaysia?

• High import tariffs for machinery

• Loss of forest-based livelihoods for local communities

• Lack of international trade agreements

• Excessive profits for small-scale loggers