Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve (Kuala Lumpur)

Malaysia / Kuala Lumpur / Kuala Lumpur
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Bukit Nanas (or Pineapple Hill) near Kuala Lumpur Tower is one of the oldest permanent forest reserve in the country. It was gazetted in 1906 and was formerly known as Bucket Weld Forest Reserve. It covers an area of approximately 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is an isolated forest island nestled in a sea of concrete, the little hill still thrives with massive tropical trees standing tall in the shadow of shiny metal and glass skyscrapers. Originally home of the Malayan Tiger and elephants, this jungle is still home to monkeys, pythons, squirrels, and monitor lizards.

Most people would just head straight to the tower not knowing about the forest trail below. The hike along the forest is quite easy and safe. Along the path there are mini information boards describing the numerous species of flora and fauna that can be seen in the area. Despite being here at the center of the city, it still managed to maintain the excellent condition of the forest that some fauna like monkeys can freely wonder around even when there are sounds of vehicles or other urban distractions nearby. This is a very nice place to teach children about nature and taking care of it.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukit_Nanas
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Coordinates:   3°9'10"N   101°42'9"E

Comments

  • According to Stewart Wavell in his book The Lost City Of The East, 1958, this place was popularly inhabited by the Kerincis, who were initially non-Muslims, who came from Indonesia during the early 1900s
  • So what else did Mr Wavell writes about the Kerincis?
  • Nowdays, home to monkeys and water monitors.. smack right in the city..
  • i never fell shock about a reserve in kl because kl is an future ecopolis
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