Bio-diversity

The Sungai Buloh Forest Reserve, Peninsular Malaysia`s oldest forest reserve has been a prt of Malaysia`s natural heritage for over a hundred years, served as a national research plot for lowland rainforest habitat, rich in natural trees and plant species. Faced with rapid development, the forest made way for housing. The 7 local resident associations formed a coalition to promote the concept of "Kota Damansara Community Forest Park" to protect the remaining 857 acres of forest from further development. The objectives of the project include - Conservation of the Taman Botani, Kota Damansara and its biodiversity, - Empowering the public in accordance with local agenda 21 to improve public participation and to be directly involved in land use planning and sustainable management and conservation of Taman Botani. - Establishment of a model site to demonstrate the viability of the first community forest park involving local support group within the urban community.

Malaysia