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CENTRAL FOREST SPINE

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CENTRAL FOREST SPINE (CFS)

OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE

Reconnecting the Forests

What is the Central Forest Spine (CFS)?

CFS is a combination of 8 forest complexes covering 6.71 million hectare across 8 states in Peninsular Malaysia. It forms the backbone of Environment Sensitive Area (ESA) in Peninsular Malaysia to protecting wildlife, safeguarding clean water and supporting our lives and well-being.

Protect Our Five Iconic Wildlife Species

The Malayan tiger, Asian elephant, Malayan tapir, Malayan sun bear, and Malayan leopard are five iconic forest-dwelling species that depend on the CFS forest landscape for their survival.

5 Objectives.
14 Strategies.
228 Initiatives.

The Strategic Plan 2022–2040 was approved on 20 July 2022 at the 40th MPFN Meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. It was subsequently launched
on 22 March 2023 in conjunction with the International Day of Forests, with the
aim of restoring and strengthening the country's ecological linkages through an integrated approach.

CFS Recognition
& Achievements

The conservation efforts and implementation of the Central Forest Spine (CFS) initiative by the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM) have been recognised at both national and international levels through various assessments
and awards, including the NRE Outcome Assessment Report 2017, the ASEAN
Green Initiative Awards 2023, and the GovMedia Awards 2026.
Introduction
Importance of the CFS
CFS Ecological Linkages
CFS Strategic Partners

One Forest. Eight Complexes. One Mission.

For decades, our forests have become fragmented—divided by roads, plantations and development. PIRECFS 2022 provides the roadmap to reconnect them. Watch this video.

Why is
the CFS Important?

Habitat for Diverse Species

The CFS provides habitat for a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic plant and animal species.

Water and Ecosystem Services

The CFS serves as an important forested water catchment, supplying raw water, supporting oxygen production, reducing soil erosion, mitigating natural hazards, regulating local temperatures, and maintaining ecological balance.

High-Value Natural Resources

The CFS contains highly valuable natural resources that are conserved and protected to support long-term sustainability and the well-being of the global environment.

CFS Ecological Linkages

Ecological linkages are forested habitats and movement corridors that connect fragmented forest areas within the CFS, enabling wildlife to move between them through natural forest linkages and landscape features such as rivers, valleys, and ridges. These ecological linkages are important for:

Connect forest
complexes

Help maintain the health of ecosystems and wildlife populations

Strengthen protected
areas

Locations of CFS Forest Complexes and Ecological Linkages:

8 Forest Complexes

The CFS comprises eight forest complexes spanning eight states in Peninsular Malaysia. Click on each coloured area to learn more.

39 Ecological Linkages

Forest habitats that connect or facilitate wildlife movement between forest islands, comprising the Primary Linkages (PL) and Secondary Linkages (SL). Click on each location pin to learn more.

CFS Strategic Partners

Strategic partners working together to conserve and protect the forests of Peninsular Malaysia.

Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES)

NRES

Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia

JPSM

Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa Malaysia (PLANMalaysia)

PLANMalaysia

Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar Dan Taman Negara

PERHILITAN

Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM)

FRIM

Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia (JPS)

JPS

Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia (JPS)

JPS

Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM)

FRIM

Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar Dan Taman Negara

PERHILITAN

Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa Malaysia (PLANMalaysia)

PLANMalaysia

Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia

JPSM

Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES)

NRES

NRES NRES
JPSM JPSM
PLANMalaysia PLANMalaysia
PERHILITAN PERHILITAN
FRIM FRIM
JPS JPS
NRES NRES
JPSM JPSM
PLANMalaysia PLANMalaysia
PERHILITAN PERHILITAN
FRIM FRIM
JPS JPS
Meet Our CFS Partners

Shaping the Future of Malaysia’s Forests Through 228 CFS Initiatives

From habitat restoration to reducing wildlife –vehicle collisions, explore the CFS initiatives designed to safeguard Malaysia’s ecosystems for future generations for generations to come.

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What is the difference between Primary Linkage and Secondary Linkage?

Primary Linkage

A continuous forest corridor that directly connects two major forest complexes, providing a primary movement route for large wildlife such as tigers and elephants.

Secondary Linkage

A network of small forest “stepping stones” that connects isolated areas to a Primary Linkage across plantations and settlements.

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Apakah perbezaan Rangkaian Utama dan Sekunder?

Rangkaian Utama

Jalur hutan tanpa putus yang menyambung terus dua kompleks hutan besar, menjadi laluan utama haiwan besar seperti Harimau dan Gajah.

Rangkaian Sekunder

Rangkaian “batu loncatan” hutan kecil yang menyambung kawasan terpisah ke Rangkaian Utama, melintasi ladang dan kawasan penduduk.

Inisiatif di bawah Tindakan 5.1e

Mengukuhkan Pemakaian Peruntukan Undang-Undang Akta Orang Asli 1954 (Akta 134)​

Hanya inisiatif yang melibatkan JPSM atau JPN sebagai pelaksana utama atau sokongan yang dipaparkan.

BilInisiatifPelaksana UtamaPelaksana SokonganFasa PerlaksanaanTahap Kepentingan Perlaksanaan Red ActionSangat Penting, Memerlukan Tindakan SegeraYellow ActionPenting, Boleh Dijalankan Secara SederhanaGreen ActionPerlu Kajian Terperinci Sebelum Pelaksanaan
1Menggunakan sepenuhnya RT untuk melaksanakan pengurusan tanah hutan dalam negeri secara bersama.​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. JPN PBPT
III. PDT / PTD / PTJ		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
2Sempadan kawasan CFS dan Rangkaian Ekologi perlu dimasukkan ke dalam RT bagi memastikan cadangan yang disediakan di dalam Pelan Induk Rangkaian Ekologi CFS 2022 diwartakan bersekali dengan RT di bawah peruntukan Akta 172. ​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBPT
II. JPN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
3Mengambil kira Kawasan Sensitif Alam Sekitar (KSAS) di dalam kawasan CFS dengan menyediakan analisis dan cadangan di dalam RT bagi memastikan semua KSAS dipelihara dengan baik.PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBPT
II. PDT / PTD / PTJ
III. JPN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
4Semua HTK di dalam daerah dicadangkan untuk diwartakan sebagai HSK.​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. PDT / PTD / PTJ
III. JPN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
5Mengambil kira Kawasan Sensitif Alam Sekitar (KSAS) di dalam kawasan CFS dengan menyediakan analisis dan cadangan di dalam RT bagi memastikan semua KSAS dipelihara dengan baik.​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. PBPT
III. PDT / PTD / PTJ
IV. JPN
V. JAS
VI. JMG
VII. JPS
VIII. Jabatan Pertanian
IX. Jabatan PERHILITAN
X. JWN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
6Menyediakan zon penampan di sekitar Rangkaian Ekologi bagi memastikan aktiviti guna tanah di kawasan sekitar selaras dan menyokong peranan Rangkaian Ekologi bagi menghubungkan hutan yang terpisah. ​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. PTG
III. JPN
IV. JPS
V. Jabatan PERHILITAN
VI. PBPT
VII. PDT / PTD / PTJ		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action

Maklum balas Berjaya Dihantar

Inisiatif di bawah Tindakan 1.1a

Memperincikan Cadangan Guna Tanah dan Pemeliharaan Kawasan CFS di dalam Rancangan Tempatan (RT).

Hanya inisiatif yang melibatkan JPSM atau JPN sebagai pelaksana utama atau sokongan yang dipaparkan.

BilInisiatifPelaksana UtamaPelaksana SokonganFasa PerlaksanaanTahap Kepentingan Perlaksanaan Red ActionSangat Penting, Memerlukan Tindakan SegeraYellow ActionPenting, Boleh Dijalankan Secara SederhanaGreen ActionPerlu Kajian Terperinci Sebelum Pelaksanaan
1Menggunakan sepenuhnya RT untuk melaksanakan pengurusan tanah hutan dalam negeri secara bersama.​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. JPN PBPT
III. PDT / PTD / PTJ		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
2Sempadan kawasan CFS dan Rangkaian Ekologi perlu dimasukkan ke dalam RT bagi memastikan cadangan yang disediakan di dalam Pelan Induk Rangkaian Ekologi CFS 2022 diwartakan bersekali dengan RT di bawah peruntukan Akta 172. ​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBPT
II. JPN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
3Mengambil kira Kawasan Sensitif Alam Sekitar (KSAS) di dalam kawasan CFS dengan menyediakan analisis dan cadangan di dalam RT bagi memastikan semua KSAS dipelihara dengan baik.PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBPT
II. PDT / PTD / PTJ
III. JPN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
4Semua HTK di dalam daerah dicadangkan untuk diwartakan sebagai HSK.​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. PDT / PTD / PTJ
III. JPN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
5Mengambil kira Kawasan Sensitif Alam Sekitar (KSAS) di dalam kawasan CFS dengan menyediakan analisis dan cadangan di dalam RT bagi memastikan semua KSAS dipelihara dengan baik.​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. PBPT
III. PDT / PTD / PTJ
IV. JPN
V. JAS
VI. JMG
VII. JPS
VIII. Jabatan Pertanian
IX. Jabatan PERHILITAN
X. JWN		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action
6Menyediakan zon penampan di sekitar Rangkaian Ekologi bagi memastikan aktiviti guna tanah di kawasan sekitar selaras dan menyokong peranan Rangkaian Ekologi bagi menghubungkan hutan yang terpisah. ​PLANMalaysia @NegeriI. PBN
II. PTG
III. JPN
IV. JPS
V. Jabatan PERHILITAN
VI. PBPT
VII. PDT / PTD / PTJ		Fasa 1

Fasa 2		Red Action