STAEDTLER (Malaysia) Berhad initiated a Forest Management Project in September 2000.

20 hectares of forest reserve land near the town of Kemasul, in the State of Pahang, Malaysia serves as a platform for research on effective methods to replant and grow Jelutong (dyera costulata). Jelutong is a type of tropical wood, used in the manufacture of wood-cased pencils.

Of the total land area, about 10 hectares are used for monoculture Jelutong plantation. The remaining 10 hectares are used for enrichment planting of Jelutong in a natural forest environment.

In September 2000, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by :

• 1. The State Forestry Department of Pahang - providing land and site management.
• 2. The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia - providing the scientific support and Jelutong seedlings.
• 3. STAEDTLER (M) Berhad - providing the overall management and financial support.