Last Saturday, we kickstarted the first session of our Community Placemaking Project with Group A at Pulai Trail ๐ฑ
We began with an audit walk along the 1.2km trail, followed by a brainstorming session back at Rumah FTS to reflect, map insights, and explore ideas for improving the trail experience.
A meaningful first step in co-creating a more intuitive and welcoming Pulai Trail, together. We canโt wait to see what fruits of collaboration will grow in the upcoming sessions!
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Pulai Trail
Pulai Trail Community Forest is 6ha of forested wilderness - letโs work to have it legally protected!
11/05/2026
๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฟ! ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ถ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐.
We arenโt just looking for volunteers; we are looking for ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐.
๐๐ผ๐ปโ๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐โ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป. Weโre calling on the birdwatchers, the storytellers, the climbers, and the morning movers to lead activities. We don't need your 'extra time'; we need your passion, your skills, and your presence. Be more than a visitor. Be the reason this forest survives.
Whether youโre photographing birds at dawn or leading a community sketch-walk, your unique lens helps the world see why our backyard forest is a special space and unique resource. Step up, share your craft, and turn your daily passion into a lasting legacy.
What Interests You? We want to match your unique skills to the forestโs needs. Are you:
โข A Mover? Lead a hiking group.
โข A Protector? Run a plogging crew.
โข An Explorer? Lead night walks or flora/fauna/funga expeditions.
โข An Artist? Capture the beauty that words can't describe.
โข How can you help the forest?
Donโt just walk the trail. Lead the community!
Action: Think ahead about what you can do, and look out for sign-up activities coming soon!
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This project is brought to you by Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur through our partnership with Think Human Fund.
04/05/2026
COMMUNITY PLACEMAKING PROJECT ๐ฟ
Join a special 3-session co-design series to improve Pulai Trail and help us in shaping a better, more intuitive experience for users of the 1.2km forest trail.
Weโre looking for stakeholders, regular hikers, and nature lovers to help us shape a better experience for all trail users. This isn't just a talk, itโs a hands-on opportunity to move from being a user to a designer!
PROJECT INCLUDES:
- Introduction to the trail
- Trail audit walk
- Mapping & brainstorming
- Evaluation of enhancements
- Adoption of improvements
Open to stakeholders, community, regular users & friends of Pulai Trail who are able to commit to 3 collaborative sessions!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ufrSmcUSyN_-oldvo3JsIPjZC0TviWEC7rF5iO15IaE/edit
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This project is brought to you by Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur through our partnership with Think Human Fund.
15/04/2026
Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur attended the GEF Small Grants Programme Malaysia National Conference from 1 to 2 April 2026, joining partners and peers in advancing conversations on long term landscape conservation, collaboration, and community driven stewardship.
Together with Malaysia Nature Society and fellow Strategic Grantees, WormingUp and PACOS Trust, the session highlighted how partnerships across regions, knowledge systems, and communities are shaping more resilient and connected landscapes.
A key focus was the Rantaian Urban Green Spaces (RUGS) initiative, supported by Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme and United Nations Development Programme. Since 2023, the project has been working towards strengthening ecological connectivity across the Klang Valley, guided by traditional ecological knowledge and in collaboration with Indigenous communities from Bukit Lagong and Tasek Bera.
The conference also introduced Operational Phase 8 (OP8), outlining the next phase of work in biodiversity conservation, sustainable production, and landscape resilience. While the programme expands into new areas, efforts within the Klang Valley will continue to play an important role in demonstrating how urban spaces can support biodiversity and community resilience.
At Free Tree Society, we remain committed to supporting this vision on the ground, contributing to the restoration and connectivity of urban green spaces across key sites including Pulai Trail.
For more information, visit https://www.rugs.my/
How to Get to Pulai Trail? ๐ฟ
We get this question a lot, so hereโs a quick guide for anyone planning a visit!
๐Location: Pulai Trail, Jalan Limau Purut, Bangsar
โฑ 3 mins from BSC | 5 mins from Bangsar Village
๐ Driving:Waze โFree Tree Societyโ or โPulai Trail.โ Park along the roadside.
๐ E-hailing: Set your destination to โFree Tree Societyโ or โPulai Trail.โ
๐ถโโ๏ธ On Foot: Search โPulai Trailโ on Google Maps.
Come explore Pulai Trail Urban Forest, Bangsarโs best-kept secret!
25/03/2026
Our FREE Forest Stewardship Workshops are now open to everyone!
Happening every Tuesday and Saturday morning, come and join us for a hands-on experience where you will:
๐ฑ Plant your own forest tree
๐ ๏ธ Take part in trail care
๐ณ Learn how we restore our urban forests
Details:
โฐ 8:45 AM โ 11:00 AM
๐Pulai Trail @ Bangsar Nursery, Jalan Limau Purut
๐ฅ Limited to 10 pax per session
๐ Pre-registration required via https://forms.gle/fHw5mKxMmHtfz3BK6 to secure your spot! Limited to public and student groups. Participants must be +13 years old.
Letโs grow our urban forest stronger, wilder, and greener together ๐ฟ
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This project is brought to you by Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur through our partnership with Think Human Fund.
๐ฟ RUGS Roots & Routes Knowledge Fair Closing Ceremony Recap ๐ฟ
What an inspiring way to wrap up February at the RUGS Roots & Routes Knowledge Fair, together with the grantees of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme.
From exhibition booths to Flash Talks and guided nature walks, we also ran a mini plant giveaway which many of you loved. The day brought together organisations, communities, and nature enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of collaboration in protecting and restoring urban green spaces.
Rantaian Urban Green Spaces (RUGS) is a conservation initiative that brings together community-led efforts, civil society organisations, government bodies, city councils, and grassroots groups to collectively safeguard, rehabilitate, and connect fragmented green spaces across the Klang Valley.
While the closing ceremony marks the end of this chapter, the work at Pulai Trail will continue, with partners and communities working together to restore, protect, and strengthen this vital urban forest.
Hereโs to growing knowledge, nurturing nature, and deepening connections between people and the landscapes we share ๐ณ
Intern Spotlight: Ian ๐ฟ
Thereโs nothing like hands-on experience to understand what urban restoration truly means.
For Ian, his internship was more than just time on site. It was about learning what it takes to care for green spaces, work as a team, and show up consistently. And apparentlyโฆ discovering that you get a better sleep after a full day outdoors. ๐
Watch the full video to hear about Ianโs internship experience in his own words.
Thank you, Ian, for your dedication and energy.
Checking in at Bangsar Sports Complex ๐ฟ
Last October, we planted 280 native plants at the Bangsar Sports Complex in partnership with , alongside volunteers from , , and members of the public, all united to grow a greener city.
But it doesnโt stop at planting day. We return regularly to check on the plants, carry out maintenance, and make sure theyโre settling in well. ๐ฑ
Restoration is a long-term commitment. It takes monitoring, care, and stewardship to ensure that what we plant today continues to thrive tomorrow.
If you live or work around the Bangsar Sports Complex, we welcome you to join us in caring for this space. Community stewardship makes all the difference.
For corporate engagement or community involvement, reach out to us at [email protected]
20/02/2026
๐ฟ SKBP EcoRIMBA Trail Gotong-Royong
Imagine a forest trail nestled within school grounds โ a space where students can explore, discover, and build a deeper connection with nature every single day.
The Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Pantai (SKBP) EcoRIMBA Trail is more than just a green corner of the campus. It is a living classroom โ a vibrant outdoor learning space where lessons on biodiversity, conservation, and ecology come alive beyond textbooks. ๐ฟ
In collaboration with SKBP, its PIBG, and our FTS-Pulai Trail team, we worked together to enhance and strengthen the trail. Native species were planted to enrich biodiversity, pathways were cleared and improved, and safety features were added to ensure students can learn and explore with confidence. Every effort contributes to making the trail greener, safer, and more inspiring for young minds.
This is not a one-time initiative. Ongoing care and maintenance are essential to ensure the EcoRIMBA Trail remains a thriving educational space and a protected habitat for local wildlife.
If you would like to be part of this meaningful effort, we welcome you to volunteer with us. Reach out at [email protected] to get involved and help us keep the SKBP EcoRIMBA Trail healthy, vibrant, and inspiring for both students and nature.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue growing this living classroom together. ๐ฟ
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