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Courses Offered at the Forestry Training InstituteCourses offered at the Forestry Training Institute includes two regular courses [Kursus Sijil Perhutanan Renjer Hutan (KSPRH) and Kursus Sijil Perhutanan Pengawas Hutan (KSPPH)], and short courses on Reduced Impact Logging, Sabah Log Grading Rules, Tree identification, Safe handling of chainsaws and many others. These short courses are organized when and as required by the department and the logging industries. Forest Officers from the Forest Resource Division, Forest Research Centre and other officers from the districts assisted the training institute in the implementation of the short-courses.

Recognition Of Certificates Issued By The Forestry Training Institute In 2010, the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, recognized the forestry certificates issued by the Sabah Forestry Department on the regular courses conducted at the Forestry Training Institute in terms of format, syllabus, salary and scheme of service to make it at par with our counterparts in West Malaysia (Sekolah Perhutanan Kepong, Selangor). With this recognition, the certificates issued by the Forestry Department Sabah is recognized nationwide and at the same time, staff of the Forestry Department Sabah also benefited in terms of salary adjustment to higher grades.

ISO 9001: 2008 RequirementsStarting from August 2010, the regular courses (KSPRH and KSPPH) conducted at the Forestry Training Institute were further strengthened and upgraded through the application of ISO 9001:2008 requirements in its implementation. With the application of ISO 9001:2008 standards, the implementation of the regular courses is more transparent, systematic and standardized. In-House Training Program The Forestry Department through the Forestry Training Institute continued the in-house training program in 2010. The department selected seventeen (17) qualified staff to undergo the one-year “Kursus Sijil Perhutanan Pengawas Hutan” at the Forestry Training Institute and at the Deramakot District Forestry Office in 2010. The 17 staff of the department were initially transferred to the Deramakot Forestry District and while attached at Deramakot Forestry District, these selected staff, were required to attend lectures at the Forestry Training Institute on a regular basis and at the same time carry out their routine work and practical training at the Deramakot Forest

Reserve. At the end of the year, students who successfully completed the training and satisfy all the requirements of the program were awarded certificates by the department.

Academic PerformanceThe students’ academic performance was assessed based on their achievements through oral and written tests, practical work, report writing, and examinations. Students were also assessed based on their co-curricular activities, such as participation in sports, student projects, and group cooperation. Individual discipline was also emphasized during the program. At the end of the year, the academic performance of all the students was satisfactory. All the 17 staff of the department selected to undergo the one-year in-house program successfully passed all the tests, exams and requirements set by the Forestry Training Institute and were awarded certificates by the department. The students overall performance based on their Cumulative Grade Point Average (C.G.P.A.) achievement is presented in Table 8.1.

C.G.P.A. ≥ 2.00 < 3.00

≥ 3.00 < 3.50

≥ 3.50< 4.00

4.00

No. of students

5 5 7 0

Table 8.1: Student’ Academic Performance 2010

Student Activitiesi. Student Orientation WeekStudents who enrolled for the new training session for 2010 were required to undergo an orientation program organized by the institute. A one-week orientation program beginning 10th January was successfully conducted for the new students During the orientation-week, various activities including treasure hunt, gotong royong, sports, motivational talks, briefing on rules and regulations and other requirements while undergoing training at the Forestry Training Institute were conducted.

Students rehearsing for “Pembacaan Ikrar”

ii. Fieldworks and Study ExcursionPart of the requirements on the in-house program was field trainings/field tours to various places of interest relevant to the course offered to the students. The purpose of the field tours was to enhance the knowledge of the students and to allow the students to translate in the field what they have learnt in the lecture room during the tour programs. During the year 2010, as usual the students had the opportunity to tour forestry activities of various places of interest as tabulated in Table 8.2.

Training Officers of Forestry Training Institute : (L–R) Norhaida Sinar, Helda Parut, Johnlee Kulik, Gintok Tunggal and Sylvester Michael

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In the Kinabatangan forestry region, interesting places such as RAMSAR project, Kulamba wildlife projects, Pusat Pelancongan KOPEL and Batu Tulug were visited by the students. While in the Kota Kinabalu Forestry Region, the students managed to visit various places such as The Klias Peatswamp Forest Field Centre, Sabah Forest Industries (SFI) at Sipitang and a forest rehabilitation project at the Mesapol Forest Reserve.

In Kuala Penyu, the popular Pusat Informasi Rumbia, was also visited. The students also visited Jabatan Pemetaan Malaysia (JUPEM) Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan. They were briefed on the activities and functions of the department including the important site “Stesen Penyegitan Timbalai”. In the Keningau Forestry Region, the students managed to visit the gaharu (A. malaccaensis) plantation, the Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB) project at Kg. Pandewan Nabawan.

(Above and top) Forest Camp I at Ulu Tungud (FMU TSH Resources).

Visit to Maliau Basin Conservation Area.

Visit to “Stesen Penyegitan Timbalai” .

Visit to the Peatswamp Forest Reserve Klias.

The well-known nature conservation area, Maliau Basin was also visited by the students. On their way back to Telupid, the students visited Semporna, Kunak and the Ulu Segama-Malua Forestry District where briefings were given by the respective District Forestry Officers. During the tours, friendly sports were also conducted.

iii. Forest Camp During the one-year course, students were also required to undergo field training in the forest through Forest Camp I and II. Forest Camp I is a training in the forest based on the subject lectured during the semester while Forest Camp II is purely training on forest harvesting using Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) methods. In 2010, Forest Camp I was carried out at the Ulu Tungud (FMU - TSH Resources) and Timimbang Forest Reserve for three weeks (5th - 30th April 2010). During the forest camp I, students were trained on various subjects such as Forest Mensuration, Forest Botany, Forest Survey, Wood Processing and Forest Silviculture. Forest camp II was conducted at our permanent training site at the Tangkulap Forest Reserve from 4th October to 20th

November 2010 (7 weeks). During this period, students were trained on all aspects of forest harvesting using Reduced

Table 8.2: Field Tour/Field Trainings for IPS Students in 2010

No. Period Location1. 24 Mar Kinabatangan Forestry District

2. 6 - 9 Jul Kota Kinabalu Forestry Region

3. 29 Nov – 3 Dec Keningau/Tawau Forestry Region

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iv. Sports Students of the Forestry Training Institute were also actively involved in sports. Forestry Training Institute students took part in various sports such as football, badminton, “sepak takraw”, volleyball and table tennis games organized by the management of the institute from time to time during the one-year program.

v. “Pesta Memancing” The IPS fishpond committee also organized a “pesta memancing” in conjunction with the Mesyuarat Agung FORESS Induk held at the Forestry Training Institute on 12th March, 2010. During the festival various competitions was conducted including the biggest fish hauled and many others. Mr. Fidelis Edwin Bajau the President of the FORESS club who is also the Deputy Director of Forestry Department (Development) presented the prizes.

Gotong Royong activity.

(Above) Forest Camp II at Tangkulap Forest Reserve before and after (below) the flood, the flooded camp.

Impact Logging (RIL) methods which are pre-harvest, harvest, post harvest, and preparation of a Comprehensive Harvesting Plan (CHP). On the final week of the training, students were examined on their skills and knowledge through practical and written examinations. Those who fulfilled all the requirements were awarded certificates.

vi. “Gotong-royong” “Gotong-royong” on a regular basis was also organized such as cleaning the hostel compound, Lembayung dining hall, and the IPS surau. “Gotong-royong” was purposely organized in order to instill discipline, maintain cleanliness, as well as to maintain close rapport among students and lecturers of the training Institute.

vii. Short CoursesThe training program through short courses on Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) (RIL supervisors, “Sistem Prosidur Kerja Pengawalan” (SPKP) RIL, RIL Machine Operators, safe handling of chain saw and Tree Identification) was also implemented in 2010. The short-courses program was organized with the collaboration from the Forest Resource Management Division, Forest Research Centre and RIL trainers of the department. Particulars of the short courses are shown in Table 8.3. Eight hundred and nine (809) participants from various organizations including the Forestry Department, Yayasan Sabah and other forestry related organizations were given short courses training organized by the institute in 2010. Infrastructure Development• Forestry Training Institute Rest HouseThis is the 4th year since the FORESS Club took over the management of the government rest house at the Forestry Training Institute on a rental basis. The Forestry Training Institute Rest House continued to prosper under the management of the FORESS Club where its facilities and occupancy rate continued to improve from time to time. The government rest house is mainly responsible to cater accommodation for short courses participants and visitors to the Forestry Training Institute.

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Table 8.3: Short Courses Conducted in 2010

No. Course Period LocationNo. of

Participants1. RIL (Supervisor) Phase III, Session 33 1 February – 26 March SFD 14

2. RIL (Supervisor) Phase III, Session 34 8 March – 10 April Kuamut FR 9

3. RIL (Supervisor) Phase III, Session 35 2 June – 30 July KTS/Segaliud Lokan FR 51

4. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 63 18 – 30 January YK2/08 (2) Keningau 59

5. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 64 22 Feb – 8 March SFMLA06/97 Lingkabau FR 23

6. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 65 8 – 19 March SFD-FMU14 23

7. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 66 22 – 31March Kuamut Fr 11

8. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 67 17 – 28 March Kuamut Fr 25

9. RIL (operator) Phase III Session 68 7 – 18 June SFD 40

10. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 69 21 June – 2 July Kalabakan YT1/08 180

11. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 70 5 -17 July KTS/Segaliud Lokan FR 51

12. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 71 16 – 29 August KGU 10/07 YK2/07(2) 50

13. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 72 11 – 21October Kup YS1/07(4) Sg. Pinanggah Tongod 63

14. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 73 1 - 12 November YS2/09(102) Coupe, Kuamut FR 18

15. RIL (operator) Phase III, Session 74 30 November – 13 December YS3/07 Coupe Kuamut FR 63

16. SPKP RIL, Session IV 26 October – 26 November PPD KK/SFI Sipitang 50

17. Tree Identification 20 – 24 September IPS 23

18. Safe Handling of Chainsaw 8 – 12 June SFI 32

19. Safe Handling of Chainsaw 25 – 29 October SFI 24

The future depends on what we do in the present.– Mahatma Gandhi