Myanmar's minister for environmental conservation and forestry has vowed the country will support private initiatives to ensure the sustainable development of its woodlands.
In a recent interview in Tokyo, Win Tun expressed hope that Tokyo and Japanese companies will begin sharing their expertise in developing workers for Myanmar's forestry industry, pointing out his country's "limited number of skilled human resources."
He stressed the importance of protecting the industry, given that "47 percent of (Myanmar's) land is covered by forests," and said a number of Japanese businesses have already signaled an interest in investing in the country's forestry sector.