Plantations in Malaysia are taking steps to make palm oil less destructive . The Malaysian government has set a goal of reducing the amount of land used for growing palm oil, which is produced from trees that have been genetically modified so they produce more oil. New criteria means plantations have to 2 to 4 percent of land for native trees . Geoffrey Cooper , plantation manager , says planters are in good place to be constructive .
Plantations in Malaysia are taking steps to make palm oil less destructive . Planting of rare tree spieces on plantations is one method . New criteria means plantations have to 2 to 4 percent of land for native trees . Geoffrey Cooper , plantation manager , says planters are in good place to be constructive .