Urban Community Forest – Bukit Persekutuan
Care – Connect – Coexist
Rediscover Wilderness at the Heart of Kuala Lumpur
Just steps away from the rush of KL Sentral, Federal Hill or Bukit Persekutuan stands as a living testament to the wild soul of our city. This 74-hectare green sanctuary—where joggers weave through morning mist, artists find inspiration among the century-old heritage bungalows, and jungle fowls call from the canopy – is one of the last remaining green lungs of Kuala Lumpur.
As urbanisation continues to develop, the Urban Community Forest (UCF) stands as a vital link for the pockets of forest in the city. The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and our steadfast community members has guarded these slopes since MNS’ beginnings near the Muzium Negara, to preserve our natural heritage and a living legacy of the old Kuala Lumpur.
Our Location
Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, this 74-hectare green oasis is a vital link in the city’s ecological network, connecting:
- Perdana Botanical Garden (Lake Garden)
- Taman Tugu & its extension
- Parliament gardens
- Bukit Tunku & Taman Duta’s remnant forest
- Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve
Timeline of UCF
UCF Bukit Persekutuan Landscape
A green sanctuary in Kuala Lumpur’s heart made of slopes, streams and heritage trails.
119 government heritage bungalows:
Nestled in tree-lined valleys
State-named roads:
Shaded by local and exotic trees
Landmark sites:
Galeri Sri Perdana, royal residences, health institutes
Low traffic:
Quiet trails
Threats to UCF Bukit Persekutuan
There is grave concern that this area may be under threat of development for the following reasons:
Encroaching Development
- Skyrocketing land value near KL Sentral fuels commercial-residential pressure
- Planned redevelopment of Institut Kesihatan and surrounding areas
Neglected Heritage
- Vacant government bungalows falling into disrepair
- Risk of illegal occupation and further degradation
Environmental Stressors
- Steep, unstable slopes prone to landslides during storms
- Poaching & illegal activity
- Invasive species disrupting the native ecosystems
Our mission is to safeguard KL’s natural heritage, climate resilience, and biodiversity before it’s too late.
Current Mechanisms for Safeguarding UCF Bukit Persekutuan
Bukit Persekutuan is safeguarded by key protections, but its future depends on our continued care
and collective commitment to keep this green refuge thriving for generations to come.
Existing Protections
Legal Safeguards
- Federally-owned green space under PM’s Department administration
- Designated as a permanent green area under the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 (KLSP2020)
- Part of KL’s Western Green Area network linking Perdana Botanical Garden to Bukit Tunku
Development Controls
- No high-rise projects permitted in this International Zone
- Only low-density, character-sensitive development allowed
- Current DBKL records show no active development proposals
Strategic Vision
- Aligns with KL’s Tropical Garden City vision
- Supports Low Carbon Society Blueprint 2030 goals
- Preserves one of KL’s rare 6.52% open spaces
Visit | Volunteer | Protect
Volunteer Opportunities
Be a forest guardian.
- Trail building & maintenance
- Tree planting
- Nursery care
Explore UCF
Wander the trails, breathe the forest air.
Open on weekdays (Mon – Fri)
9:30AM – 5:00PM
Visit us at the MNS HQ office.
Give Life to the Forest
Your action is the reason this forest lives on.
- Donate native plants/seeds
- Support through funds/materials
- Corporate Planting Packages