Comparison of Stumpage Value in Old and Young Recovered Primary Forest at FRIM Selangor Forest Park

Old recovered primary forests at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Selangor Forest Park exhibit significantly higher stumpage values compared to young recovered forests, underscoring the long-term economic and ecological benefits of reforestation. The study estimated stumpage values for four fields—two representing old (72–93 years) and two representing young recovered primary forests—using residual value techniques. Findings revealed that the stumpage value of older forests surpassed those of other Malaysian forest reserves, highlighting FRIM's unique status as a nearly 100-year-old artificial forest. This research not only quantifies the monetary richness of FRIM's biodiversity but also supports its bid for UNESCO World Heritage recognition by demonstrating the universal value of man-made forests in conservation efforts.

Nur Fazreen Zainal, Noor Hazmira Merous, & Azreena Amer Khan. (2021). Comparison of Stumpage Value in Old and Young Recovered Primary Forest at FRIM Selangor Forest Park. Journal of Agrobiotechnology, 12(2), 8–17. https://doi.org/10.37231/jab.2021.12.2.253