Malaysian Nature Society. Urban Community Forest. Bukit Persekutuan. Monash University summer class December 2016

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2 Malaysian Nature Society Urban Community Forest Bukit Persekutuan Monash University summer class December 2016

3 B.P. hill Last green network in the city center ~74 ha Low density, recreation Historical, 1950s govt. bungalows & planted gardens Secondary forest on slopes and gullies Urban wildlife Borders: East- Taman Tasik Perdana, Bukit Tunku, Parliment & Taman Tugu West- Bangsar North- Damansara South- KL Sentral, Brickfields

4 B.P. Timeline Ancient times: Forested hills and swamps 1896: Government Quarters for Europeans under the Federated Malay States 1900s: Earliest Government Building- Bangsar Hospital for the European community. Currently the Institut Pengurusan Kesihatan. (multi-development in the future) Formerly a rubber estate 1929: old map showing the current MNS building 1990s: National Science Center (this building) Significant buildings Galeri Sri Perdana, Istana Kedah, Negeri Sembilan and Perak. 1999: The Tapir has landed 2007: MNS Bukit Persekutuan conservation initiative 2008 MNS Heritage Trail developed 2008: Sri Bukit Persekutuan Condominiums 2015: MRT Service building 2016: MNS UCF BP project

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6 Heritage Buildings? 119 old Government bungalows with gardens, single and double storey With servant quarters, garage and chimneys for the kitchen Some with intact porthole windows, ventilation roof, louvre windows and old roof tiles Good examples of residential quarters from the 1950s 2 strange design buildings: possible 1960s design or remodel

7 Other Government Buildings -Balai Polis Travers Institut Kesihatan Umum & Pengurusan Kesihatan Malaysia Galeria Seri Perdana

8 Some government buildings rented out to NGOs: -Yayasan Pembangunan Pondok Malaysia Asrama Darul Falah PERKIM (ASDAF) Malaysian Nature Society may have look like the building on the left. Gerakan Belia 4B Kelab Bekas Komando Malaysia Bulan Sabit Merah

9 Negeri Sembilan Palace Perak Palace Kedah Palace Other private buildings on the Hill MRT Maintenance Building Bungalows along Lorong Travers, Bukit Travers and part of Jalan Selangor Seri Bukit Persekutuan Condominiums Lingkungan Negeri Sembilan private residence

10 Backbone Animals 8 Mammals 5 Amphibians 9 Reptiles 77 Birds

11 Non Backbone Animals 17 species of moths 42 species of butterflies 22 species of dragonflies and damselflies 2 species of cicadas 1 species of stick insect 2 species of fireflies 34 families of Insects

12 Wild and Planted Flora 234 Flora (in 82 families) 97 wild species and 37 planted species 8 endemic flora 21 threatened flora

13 Positive Attributes and Benefits of B.P. Addition to the KL Green Lung Network Extension to Lake Gardens Provide Ecological Function - Reduce GHG, heat, - Absorb rainwater, reduce flash floods, reduce erosion - Mature forest trees for shade, natural air filter - Stopover for Migratory Bird Increase property value

14 Positive Attributes and Benefits of B.P. Proximity to tourist sites - Muzium Negara - Taman Tasik Perdana - Taman Tugu redevelopment - Old KL City Centre - Brickfields - Old Railway Station - Galeria Sri Perdana - Bangsar Complement KL Sentral Commercial Area and transportation hub and MRT Easily accessible by public and tourist

15 Threats to B.P. City center- high land value Small size easily bought over Opposite KL Sentral Fringe development along Jalan Travers Erosion prone - steep slope Vacant building- no maintenance, attract illegals Invasive plants and animals Clearing of mature garden trees Rubbish in the forested valley Burning rubbish

16 Federal Govt.- Kementerian Dalam Negeri DBKL- Maintenance & administration KL Structure Plan 2020 World Class City world class living environment, working and business environment and governance Current Mechanism Safeguarding B.P. International Zone designation (pg (869)) - High density and high rise development in the Bukit Persekutuan, Taman Duta and Bukit Tunku shall not be encouraged so as to preserve the existing low density and high quality residential areas... POTENTIAL THREAT:- Pressure for development close proximity to KL Sentral and City Centre

17 World Class City health and educationnature education, green lung recreational attractions-nature trail, exercise Housing Density area- Low density in specified high quality residential areas shall be maintained especially where these areas contribute to the green network. Environment Policy Chapter 15 Shall not permit development on hillside with slope that exceeds the allowable level, rules & regulations set by the Federal Government Ensure complete & integrated city linkages (Page 6-16 (195) - Linking together green spaces will encourage a diversity of flora and fauna to permeate into the heart of the City as well as helping to improve air quality and providing amenity to the citizens of Kuala Lumpur 2 July 2007 (Star) system of green linkages connect pockets of greens

18 Tourism Chapter 8 Designate the historic urban core as the main cultural heritage centre Development of Tourism resources- heritage attractionsarchitectural designs, galleries, (Education) Urban Design & Landscape Policy - Chapter 14. Open Space, sport facilities and recreation Area -6.52% of total KL landuse excluding private golf course Objective to Create a Tropical City - retention and enhancement of important of major treed areas and hill ridges as visual backdrops continuous green network of open spaces - retain and maintain mature trees found in all areas and ensure that the character of designated areas which have a preponderance of mature trees is preserved.

19 KL urban green areas scarcer and affect communities well being Project needs: -Mechanism safeguarding B. Persekutuan green areas from development -landscape context of both nature and historical architectural heritage The green areas of Bukit Persekutuan UCF will: - Provide fresh clean air - Noise buffer - Reduce city heat - Pleasant view - Shelter for urban wildlife and rest stop for migratory birds Justification of UCF Bukit Persekutuan UCF will be a center for: - Environment education - Recreation, Relaxation and Rejuvenation - Tourist attraction (will improved property value) Project will enhance & enrich B. Persekutuan to remain low density, an urban green lung, conserving and promoting biodiversity, cultural, architectural heritage. UCF is In line with the draft KL Structure to be a World Class City

20 MISSION To preserve the Bkt Persekutuan Green Lung and provide space for the well-being of city dwellers for generations 1 year project Biodiversity survey & mapping & nature trails of UCF - UCF to compliment the Perdana Botanical Gardens and Bkt. Tugu Forest Park with own nature educational trails - UCF facility for environmental education - UCF forest plants nursery for enrichment planting OBJECTIVES -To create awareness, develop and mobilise the local communities for UCF -To carry out a biodiversity & building heritage survey & demarcation of UCF -To develop the UCF nature facility and UCF nature education trails -to develop a management and conservation plan for UCF.

21 BENEFICIARIES - The City itself - Heat sink and clean air for city dwellers - The surrounding Bukit Persekutuan residents - KL Sentral property owners (high price with a greenery) - Urban youths and children - Students and teachers - Nature lovers - Joggers and walkers - Bicyclist - Health therapist - Tourists and visitors - Dignitaries and royalties - Local urban wildlife - Roosting, feeding and resting forest for migratory birds - A model study site for urban landscape for students and researchers - An international Urban Community Forest showcase for the City and the nation - Climate Change, Biodiversity, Forest Coverage and Millennium Goal achievement

22 OVERALL OUTCOME Community led and involved natural heritage activities at the BP UCF leading to conservation of the urban greenery & wildlife.

23 UCF Centre.

24 UCF local forest plants nursery

25 Vegie Herb-Flower garden Composting

26 Jungle Fowl Trail Pulai Loop Trail Cempedak stream Trail Heritage Trail Four UCF educational trails

27 Activities enrichment planting, night walk, flora walk, birding, urban farm walk, nature talk

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29 Message B. Persekutuan should retain its current natural & architectural character. Be gazetted as a Green Lung for the city. Only compatible development that enhances its role as a green lung & a place for recreation & education.

30 Thank you