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FIMA CORPORATION BERHAD

(21185-P) |

Annual Report

2016

Environmental responsibility is part of our commitment

towardsbuildingasustainableandgrowingorganization.

We trust that our business operations are carried out

in a manner that minimizes the negative impact to

the environment. In each business segment, we are

constantly looking at ways to reduce our environmental

footprint. Our priorities within this include:

Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Conservation areas:

There are certain areas within

our estates, which are set aside as conservation

areas wildlife corridors which include, among others,

sanctuaries for migratory birds and habitat for jungle

flora and fauna.

Soil Management:

We follow best industry practices

e.g. application of empty fruit bunches to new

plantings, construction of terraces in undulating or hilly

areas to effectively conserve soil, water and nutrients

and establishment of cover crops such as Mucuna

bracteata. Such processes are recognized as effective

ways to improve soil properties, reduce erosion and

lowers carbon dioxide emissions.

Biological controls against pests:

Beneficial plants

are planted to attract predators (insects) of leaf pests.

These predators feed on leaf pest larvae thereby

minimising the usage of pesticides. The introduction

ENVIRONMENT

of barn owls in estates to suppress rodent population

and the placement of pheromone traps to capture

Rhinoceros beetles are among methods that have

been adopted and have proven effective in reducing

damage to crops.

Beneficial plants for pest control management