{"id":21956,"date":"2026-03-31T14:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtcc.com.my\/?p=21956"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:50:54","slug":"public-announcement-survey-on-forest-management-certification-opportunities-for-plantation-forests-established-between-2010-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/bm\/public-announcement-survey-on-forest-management-certification-opportunities-for-plantation-forests-established-between-2010-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Announcement: Survey on Forest Management Certification Opportunities for Plantation Forests Established Between 2010 \u2013 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is the scheme owner of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). Through the MTCS, MTCC promotes Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) via Forest Management Certification (FMC), covering both natural forests and forest plantations. MTCS provides assurance that forest resources are managed responsibly and sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Background&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the ongoing developments at the international level and the need to ensure that the MTCS remains relevant and responsive to industry needs, MTCC is currently gathering information on the applicability of certification requirements for plantation forests established between 1 January 2011 to 30 December 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this regard, MTCC is inviting plantation forest operators to participate in the \u201cForest Management Certification Opportunities for Plantation Forests Established between 2011 \u2013 2020\u201d survey to better understand the current status and potential of plantation forest in relation to certification requirements under the MTCS. The survey aims to obtain insights into the current status, challenges, and potential opportunities within Malaysia\u2019s forest plantation sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose of the Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This survey aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the current landscape of plantation forests in Malaysia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess the level of readiness of plantation forests established between 2010 \u2013 2020 for forest certification requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify potential gaps, constraints and challenges in meeting forest certification requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The findings will assist MTCC in ensuring that the MTCS remains relevant, practical, and aligned with international requirements, while taking into account national circumstances and the characteristics of tropical forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Survey Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey consists of&nbsp;<strong>47 questions&nbsp;<\/strong>, organised into&nbsp;<strong>two (2) sections&nbsp;<\/strong>which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Section A: Information on Organisation \/ Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section B: Information on Established \/ Planted Forest Plantations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why You Should Participate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The findings will assist MTCC in ensuring that the MTCS remains relevant, practical, and aligned with international requirements, while taking into account national circumstances and the characteristics of tropical forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for analysis and programme development purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Complete and Submit the Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This survey form must be completed for each forest plantation. Companies managing more than one forest plantation are required to submit a separate survey form for each plantation. Respondents are requested to provide complete and accurate information to support meaningful analysis by MTCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Survey Deadline: 30 April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How To Participate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OPTION 1: GOOGLE FORM&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the form by clicking on the link below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/pmUHWBxPWkWHb8bE8\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/pmUHWBxPWkWHb8bE8<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alternatively, access the form by scanning the QR code:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21958\" style=\"width:264px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FM-Survey-QR-Code-Google-Form-1-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OPTION 2: SUBMISSION VIA EMAIL&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the softcopy of the Feedback Form from the MTCC Website. It can be accessed via the links below:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PDF Version: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyPDF\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyPDF<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word Document Version: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyDoc\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyDoc<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the form and email it together with any attachments you may have to:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fm@mtcc.com.my\">fm@mtcc.com.my<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OPTION 3: SUBMISSION VIA MAIL&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the softcopy of the Feedback Form from the MTCC Website. It can be accessed via the links below:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PDF Version: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyPDF\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyPDF<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word Document Version: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyDoc\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTCCSurveyDoc<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the form and mail it together with any attachments you may have to the following address:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MALAYSIAN TIMBER CERTIFICATION COUNCIL&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C-08-05, BLOCK C, MEGAN AVENUE II&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NO. 12, JALAN YAP KWAN SENG&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>50450 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(Attention to: Forest Management Unit)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information, please contact MTCC&#8217;s Forest Management Unit at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fm@mtcc.com.my\">fm@mtcc.com.my<\/a>&nbsp;or 03-2161 2298.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MTCC-FP-Survey.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of How to Participate in the Survey.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7e5ae75e-754d-48d4-abb8-e7c55898c193\" href=\"https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MTCC-FP-Survey.pdf\">How to Participate in the Survey<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mtcc.monyads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MTCC-FP-Survey.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-7e5ae75e-754d-48d4-abb8-e7c55898c193\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Publish Date: 31 March 2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is the scheme owner of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). Through the MTCS, MTCC promotes Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) via Forest Management Certification (FMC), covering both natural forests and forest plantations. MTCS provides assurance that forest resources are managed responsibly and sustainably. 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