A Framework for Sustainable Forest Management
The Malaysian Criteria and Indicators, or MC&I, provide a structured framework for evaluating how forests are planned, managed, monitored and protected.
The framework considers environmental, operational, social and economic responsibilities throughout the forest-management lifecycle.
For Layang Kaji, MC&I alignment supports a more disciplined and transparent approach to forest operations.
Applying Sustainable Practices on the Ground
Forest Planning & Boundaries
Confirming approved operating areas, project boundaries, access routes and compartment plans before field activities begin.
Selective Timber Harvesting
Using controlled harvesting methods, tree marking and planned access routes to reduce unnecessary disturbance.
Environmental Protection
Identifying sensitive terrain, watercourses, rocky areas and other environmental constraints during planning and operations.
Replanting & Restoration
Supporting post-harvest replanting, nursery preparation, seedling development and long-term forest regeneration.
Health & Safety
Maintaining controlled access, field supervision, operational procedures and safety documentation.
Community Engagement
Engaging local communities and Orang Asli representatives through town halls, discussions, documentation and agreed processes.
Monitoring & Reporting
Using field inspections, GIS, LiDAR, aerial imagery, maps and photographic records to monitor project progress.
Documentation & Traceability
Maintaining licences, project plans, harvesting records, replanting records, stakeholder documents and audit evidence.
Kpt 78, Kenaboi, Negeri Sembilan
The Kenaboi project involves sustainable forest management, selective harvesting, tree marking, field monitoring and replanting.
The latest company profile identifies the project’s MC&I audit as in progress.
- Approved-area and boundary monitoring
- Selective timber harvesting
- Tree marking and operational records
- Replanting and regeneration
- Field inspections
- Stakeholder engagement
- Audit documentation
Ulu Slim Forest Plantation, Perak
The Ulu Slim project combines forest plantation development, infrastructure preparation, nursery operations, planting and community involvement.
The latest company profile also identifies MC&I audit activities at Ulu Slim as in progress.
- Forest plantation planning
- Access-road and infrastructure preparation
- Nursery and seedling development
- Site preparation and planting
- Terrain and rocky-area assessment
- Pos Bersih community engagement
- Audit and field documentation
From Preparation to Continuous Improvement
Review
Assess project requirements, existing procedures and supporting records.
Prepare
Organise policies, maps, licences, field evidence and operational documentation.
Implement
Apply required practices across harvesting, monitoring, safety, replanting and stakeholder engagement.
Assess
Support site inspections, document reviews and audit activities.
Improve
Address findings, strengthen procedures and maintain ongoing compliance records.
Records Maintained for Audit Readiness
Relevant project evidence may include:
- Forestry licences and approved boundaries
- Forest and compartment maps
- Tree-marking and harvesting records
- Access-road and infrastructure plans
- Replanting and nursery records
- Site photographs and monitoring reports
- GIS, LiDAR and aerial information
- Safety procedures and inspection records
- Stakeholder and community-engagement records
- Complaints and settlement documentation
- Corrective-action records
Strengthening Sustainable Forest Management Practices
Layang Kaji is progressing with MC&I audit activities for its forest management and plantation projects in Kenaboi, Negeri Sembilan and Ulu Slim, Perak.
The process supports stronger operational controls, environmental management, documentation, community engagement and continuous improvement across project activities.
Status: MC&I Audit in Progress