FINAL VERSION FOR APPROVAL - Sdn Bhd - WWF Malaysia
FINAL VERSION FOR APPROVAL - Sdn Bhd - WWF Malaysia
FINAL VERSION FOR APPROVAL - Sdn Bhd - WWF Malaysia
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Gunung Stong State Park Preliminary Management Plan<br />
Summary of Management Recommendations<br />
Protected Area Legislation<br />
The establishment, purpose and management of the park will be determined by the National<br />
Forestry Act (Amendment) Enactment 2004, which closely follows the Perlis State Park<br />
model of protected area establishment. Under this state legislation, GSSP will be managed by<br />
the Kelantan State Forestry Department through the introduction of an additional category,<br />
“State Park”, to the existing classification of forest reserves.<br />
Law Enforcement<br />
Law enforcement by park staff against illegal activities is based on two main legislative<br />
sources, namely the Wild Life Protection Act 1972 (Amended 1976 & 1988) and the National<br />
Forestry Act (Amendment) Enactment 2004. One of the most serious issues where law<br />
enforcement is concerned is the encroachment by illegal sandalwood (gaharu) collectors,<br />
whether foreign or otherwise. It is possible that they are also opportunistic poachers and<br />
collectors of other forest produce including shoots of the endemic palm, Licuala stongensis,<br />
for food. Actions that can be taken to improve law enforcement include more frequent<br />
monitoring and patrols by park staff, the introduction of a reward system for informers and<br />
tightening the registration process at entry-points, to prevent unauthorised entry.<br />
Surveillance Patrols<br />
There should be frequent and random patrols by park staff within GSSP and along its borders.<br />
Persons committing illegal activities should be apprehended and the laws enforced where<br />
necessary. The mere presence of park officers in itself can act as an effective deterrence<br />
against illegal activities. Joint operations can also be conducted with relevant agencies such as<br />
the Department Wildlife and National Park (DWNP), the army and the Police General<br />
Operations Force, to apprehend the offenders.<br />
Organisational Structure<br />
It is recommended that the Park Officer is a Forestry Officer of Grade G42, reporting directly<br />
to the Deputy Director, State Forestry Department. Reporting to him will be 2 Assistant Park<br />
Officers (G27), under each of which will be 2 Park Rangers (G17), with 3 Assistant Park<br />
Rangers (Forest Guard, Grade G11). A driver (R3) reports directly to each Asst. Park Officer.<br />
Terms Of Reference for the State Parks Committee<br />
This will be chaired by the Menteri Besar and consist of senior state officers. The committee<br />
to meet a minimum of twice a year, to decide on policy issues relating to protected areas in<br />
Kelantan.<br />
Terms of Reference for the State Parks Management Committee<br />
This committee is to be chaired by the State Secretary, and has the mandate to decide on key<br />
management issues pertaining to protected area in the State, including presenting proposals<br />
for new state parks to the State Parks Committee. This committee will meet twice a year.<br />
The Terms of Reference for the Gunung Stong State Park Technical Working<br />
Committee<br />
This committee is formed primarily to guide the formation and management of the GSSP, and<br />
will meet regularly to discuss management issues related to it, and is chaired by the Director,<br />
Kelantan Forestry Department. Any form of development within GSSP must be approved by<br />
the Technical Committee. This is because different agencies may have different visions for<br />
development and tourist promotion of GSSP and surrounding areas. Lack of communication<br />
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