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CENTRAL FOREST SPINE (CFS)

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The governance structure, stakeholders and teams driving CFS initiatives across Peninsular Malaysia.

CFS Implementing Agencies

The CFS Master Plan is implemented by dedicated teams at the federal level through JPSM and by State Forestry Departments across eight states in Peninsular Malaysia.

Forestry Department of the State (JPN)

State Level

Mohd Fariz bin Abd Rhani

Assistant Director
(Planning & Development)

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Nurliyana Aqilah binti Asri

Assistant Director (Forest Resource Diversity)

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Melati binti Yusuf

Assistant Director (Forest Planning & Management)

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Mohd Zuhir bin Ahmad Mustafa Khalili

Assistant Director (Forest Planning & Certification)

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Affeefah Amanee binti Che Ahamed

Assistant Director (Forest Development)

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Azhar bin Anuar

Chief Assistant Director (Forest Planning & Management)

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Siti Syafiqah binti Yusof

Assistant Director (Forest Planning & Certification)

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Marlina binti Omar

Senior Assistant Director (Development)

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Mohd Fariz bin Abd Rhani

Penolong Pengarah
(Perancangan & Pengurusan Hutan)

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Nurliyana Aqilah binti Asri

Penolong Pengarah (Kepelbagaian Sumber Hutan)

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Melati binti Yusuf

Penolong Pengarah (Perancangan & Pengurusan Hutan)

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Mohd Zuhir bin Ahmad Mustafa Khalili

Penolong Pengarah (Perancangan & Pensijilan Hutan)

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Affeefah Amanee binti Che Ahamed

Penolong Pengarah (Pembangunan Hutan)

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Azhar bin Anuar

Ketua Penolong Pengarah (Perancangan & Pengurusan Hutan)

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Siti Syafiqah binti Yusof

Penolong Pengarah (Perancangan & Pensijilan Hutan)

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Marlina binti Omar

Penolong Pengarah Kanan (Pembangunan)

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CFS Establishment & Implementation Timeline

25 Key Policies at the International, National, State and Local levels provide the legal and policy foundations for the implementation of PIRECFS 2022.

81st National Land Council (MTN)

Presentation of the proposal to gazette State Land Forests within CFS Ecological Linkages as Permanent Reserved Forests.

2024

Launch & Recognition

Launched on 22 March 2023. ASEAN Green Initiative. Top 5 GEF Asia-Pacific.

2023

PIRECFS 2022

Approved at the 40th National Physical Planning Council (MPFN), chaired by the Prime Minister.

2022

IC-CFS Project

Resumed with USD10.86 million in funding from GEF/UNDP.

2020

Gerik Viaduct

A 200 m × 8 m wildlife crossing in Perak, officially opened by HRH the Sultan of Perak.

2015

Cabinet Approval

PIRECFS 2010 was approved on 1 April 2011 and adopted by eight states.

2011

Establishment of the CFS Section

The CFS Section was established under the Forest Management Division, JPSM. PIRECFS 2010 was completed with 37 ecological Corridors and 356 strategies.

2010

NPP 1 Policy 19

CFS was introduced as the backbone of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA)

2005

Rio Summit Commitments

Malaysia committed to maintaining 50% forest cover.

1992

Awards & Achievements

The conservation and implementation efforts of the Central Forest Spine (CFS) by the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (FDPM) have received various national and international recognitions.

NRE Outcome Evaluation Report 2017

Recognised through the NRE Outcome Evaluation 2017 for the effective implementation of CFS initiatives in conserving wildlife habitats and strengthening ecological Corridors across Peninsular Malaysia.

ASEAN Green Initiative Awards 2023

Received recognition at the ASEAN Green Initiative Awards 2023 for contributions to habitat restoration and biodiversity conservation, further strengthening Malaysia’s role in ASEAN’s greening and ecosystem restoration agenda.

GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026

International recognition of the CFS initiative’s success in delivering effective and innovative forest and biodiversity conservation efforts with sustainable benefits for the environment and society.

CFS Governance Framework

29 Key Policies at the International, National, State and Local levels provide the legal and policy foundations for the implementation of PIRECFS 2022.

163 Stakeholder Agencies

CFS involves 163 agencies across all levels of administration to ensure integrated and comprehensive forest management throughout Peninsular Malaysia.

Further Information on the CFS Ecological Network Master Plan 2022

Learn more about the Central Forest Spine Ecological Linkages Master Plan 2022, the key reference for understanding CFS strategies and implementation approaches towards conserving the nation’s ecological Corridors and biodiversity.

Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri


Jabatan Perhilitan Negeri


Pejabat Pengarah Tanah dan Galian Negeri (PTG)


Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah / Pejabat Tanah Daerah / Pejabat Tanah


Unit Perancang Ekonomi Negeri (UPEN)


PLANMalaysia@Negeri


Jabatan Perikanan Negeri


Jabatan Pelancongan Negeri


Jabatan Alam Sekitar Negeri


Jabatan Kerja Raya Negeri


Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Negeri


Perbadanan Pembangunan/ Kemajuan Pertanian Negeri


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.

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.

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