Shah Alam Community Forest (SACF) Society
Catalysing Communities to Safeguard Green Spaces
Starting off as a project to save the Shah Alam Community Forest in Selangor, Malaysia, the Shah Alam Community Forest Society aims to take this one step further and catalyse surrounding communities to continue the fight to save forests across Malaysia.
A hiker holding naturally formed heart-shaped leaf. Urban forests enable the urban community to learn about nature in a truly experiential way, helping to nurture better stewardship of the environment
Concrete jungle vs. natural forest. As our cities grow, it is critical to retain as much natural forest as possible for ecological, health, recreational and educational purposes
Western view of the Shah Alam Community Forest where the Setia Alam trailhead is
A hiker walking along SACF Lake Trail
A towering rainforest tree. Despite its small size, the Shah Alam Community Forest is rich in native dipterocarp and fruiting tree species
Trails are clearly marked with directional signages with QR code to download the trail map
Mirror Lake, a popular destination for hikers, kayakers and paddle-boarders
Forest trails like this are important for nature therapy which has been proven to improve mental wellbess, especially amongst city folks
SACF Lake with pristine water. 26 species of freshwater fish have been recorded here