About KL Forest Eco Park
KL Forest Eco Park, also known as Taman Eko Rimba KL, is a 9.37-hectare lowland dipterocarp forest reserve in the heart of Kuala Lumpur at Bukit Nanas, adjacent to the Kuala Lumpur Tower. Gazetted in 1906 as one of Malaysia's oldest permanent forest reserves, it preserves remnant virgin jungle within the city centre. Notable for its canopy walkway, nature trails, and interpretive facilities, it offers urban nature education and recreation amid the central business district.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact remnant lowland rainforest in central Kuala Lumpur with paved and natural jungle trails, elevated canopy walkway, interpretive signage, and viewpoints toward KL Tower and the city skyline. The park contains mature dipterocarp trees, bamboo groves, small streams, and shelters. Facilities include a visitor information centre, rest huts and toilets. Trails involve steps and slopes through dense forest, suitable for short nature walks, photography and guided educational walks.
Key highlights
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One of Malaysia's oldest permanent forest reserves, gazetted in 1906
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200-metre canopy walkway offering elevated views of the forest and KL Tower
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Remnant virgin lowland dipterocarp forest in the centre of Kuala Lumpur
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Network of nature trails including Jelutong Trail and Arboretum Trail
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Proximity to KL Tower with combined nature and city skyline views
History of KL Forest Eco Park
Gazetted in 1906 as Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, it is one of the oldest permanent forest reserves in Malaysia. The 9.37-hectare reserve was retained as virgin lowland dipterocarp forest despite surrounding urban development and was later developed as an eco-park for forestry education, conservation and recreation under the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia.
Culture & Context
Serves as an urban conservation and environmental education site demonstrating Malaysia's forestry heritage and lowland rainforest ecology within a modern capital city, used for school visits, nature interpretation and public awareness of forest conservation.
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