Our much loved Shah Alam Community Forest was highlighted by Malaysia’s independant English daily, Malaysiakini on 22 Mar 2021.
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Written by Mukhriz Hazim
Yesterday, we celebrated the International Day of Forests. However, we are also aware that forests are becoming extinct due to development. Apart from greater permanent forest reserve complexes such as national parks, we also have small permanent forest reserves flanked by civilisation and modernisation. These are the forests we visit for recreation, to breathe fresh air, to gain knowledge in addition to relieving stress from the hustle and bustle of the city.
In Selangor, unlike Bukit Gasing or Bukit Kiara, the Shah Alam Community Forest (SACF) located in Section U10 is connected to the Bukit Cerakah Forest Reserve that was officially gazetted by the British in 1909. The 1,114 acres of forest became a famous recreational spot for residents in Klang and Shah Alam as this area is the only hill near the coast of Selangor.
Now, the SACF is facing the issue of being placed as commercial development land and a cemetery and opposed by many environmental groups.
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