About Kota Damansara Community Forest Park
Kota Damansara Community Forest Park is a 321-hectare secondary lowland forest reserve in Kota Damansara, Petaling District, Selangor. Located adjacent to residential areas in Petaling Jaya, it is notable as a community-managed urban forest conserved from development. It features a network of marked hiking trails, rich biodiversity, and is managed by the Kota Damansara Community Forest Society in cooperation with the Selangor Forestry Department.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a secondary lowland dipterocarp forest with a network of well-marked natural earth trails of varying difficulty, including Temuan Trail and Sahabat Trail. The setting includes dense forest canopy, small streams, a scenic lake viewpoint, and rest shelters. Trails are used for hiking and nature walks with opportunities to observe birds, insects and native flora. Facilities are basic and trails are natural and undulating.
Key highlights
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321-hectare community-managed secondary forest in urban Petaling Jaya
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Network of marked trails including Temuan Trail, Sahabat Trail and Scouts Trail
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Scenic viewpoint overlooking Kota Damansara lake and surrounding township
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Rich biodiversity with native trees, birds and small wildlife
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Community conservation model managed by Kota Damansara Community Forest Society