The Department concentrates reforestation effort on areas affected by shifting cultivation, particularly within the Permanent Forest Estate. The tree species planted has, in the past, been mainly exotic fast-growing tree species with a few indigenous species. The emphasis has, since 1993, been shifted to planting indigenous tree species such as Engkabang jantong (Shorea macrophylla), Kapur (Dryobalanops spp.), and others.

A tree planting programme was implemented under the 7^th Malaysia Plan. The project involves the participation of the local people who are interested to plant trees in their own land.