A COMMUNITY PROJECT
Protect and Rehabilitate an Urban Forest
Our mission is to advocate for the legal protection of the 6-hectare Pulai Trail community forest and to further connect ecologically essential areas in Kuala Lumpur.
✓ Community focused
✓ science backed research
✓ supported by A strong network of partners
HISTORY OF PULAI TRAIL
One of the last remaining green spaces in Kuala Lumpur
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and you’ll find a natural wonder unlike any other. A patch of lowland native forest that has thrived through natural succession from a time before the area was a metropolis named Kuala Lumpur.
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Enhancing Nature
Current activities include rehabilitation and replanting strategies.
Walk the Trail – Explore 1.2km worth of forest trails anytime! The main trails, entrances, and exits are signposted. While Loop 2 is still a work in progress, it offers a delightful challenge for the adventurous, with an uphill climb that offers a taste of intermediate hiking. When you reach the top, there are two changeling hawk nests. Over time, points of interest, such as these eagle eyries, will be signposted to improve learning opportunities.
Learn as you Explore
As you walk the trails, keep your eyes peeled for QR codes – these link to short write ups about the flora in the trail that includes interesting folklore or historical facts. You can also read about the plants here.
Virtual Tour
Want to experience the trail as you plan your trip? We’ve got you covered. Explore the enchanting trail through a photo gallery that we have prepared for you here.
Research Reports
A range of subject-matter experts have produced reports on various aspects of the Pulai Trail.
Download the linked reports to find out more!
Consultative Reports
Management Plan for the Conservation of Pulai Trail Urban Community Forest by Dr. Ang Lai Hoe, FRIM Inc
A proposed Management Plan by FRIM is available for download in both English and BM using the links below.
Community Education & Support
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Community Stewardship
Native plant giveaways, forest workshops, community talks are community events exclusively for local Lembah Pantai residents.
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Citizen Science
Plant native trees to support native wildlife and record animal sightings! Together we can improve land care practices in an urban setting.
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Supporter Surveys
Share your values and perceptions on urban greening. Feedback informs us on the best steps for positive action as a collective.
Key Collaborators
Meet the CBOs
A collective of Community-Based Organisations, powered by innovative minds and spirited individuals, is the driving force behind efforts to save the Pulai Trail.
Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur
Bringing Green Mainstream
FTS is leading community advocacy and engagement to safeguard the Pulai Trail, a crucial component of the RUGS landscape strategy.
Rantaian Urban Green Spaces
An Alliance
RUGS is a network that enhances urban green areas and ecological corridors to ensure biodiversity, genetic diversity, and climate-change resilience.
Malaysian Nature Society
Pioneering Conservation
MNS founded the RUGS project, envisioning that Malaysia’s rich natural heritage would be effectively protected, managed, and conserved.
GEF Small Grants Programme
The Funder
SGP is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Think Human Fund
The Funder
Think Human Fund is a philanthropic initiative created and funded by Concentrix, designed to support non-profit organisations worldwide.