Logging with the RIL (Reduced Impact Logging) method has been shown to be able to reduce damage to residual stands by 50%  compared to conventional logging. Economic factor and widespread use of tractors have contributed to the popularity of RIL compared to other harvesting systems. RIL is a collection of several harvesting techniques used to minimise damage to PCT (Potential Crop Trees), regeneration and soil, to maintain the forest's production capacity and to protect the environment. There are three stages of operations in RIL, viz:

• Pre-harvest operations
• Harvesting operations
• Post-harvest operations

RIL has been adopted by the Forestry Department for state-wide implementation since 2000. Details of implementation of RIL are given at:

Link to: Implementation of RIL in Sabah (50KB in PDF Format)