Klang Gates Dam was completed in 1958 and was the first dam built for water supply in Malaysia. The reservoir impounded by the dam is one of the drinking water sources for Klang Valley residents. Beside the dam is Klang Gate Ridge, the biggest quart
       
     
A view of the Kuala Lumpur cityscape from the edge of the Titiwangsa range. From the horizon, Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers connect to other districts by unfolding into an urban sprawl of low and mid-rise buildings deep into the Klang Valley. Kuala Lum
       
     
This area was recently cleared of woodland to allow for the construction of a new luxury residential development. Greater Kuala Lumpur's remaining greenery is continually threatened by further growth. Forests not cleared and built on are usually ste
       
     
Locals fishing by the Klang River in the city centre. The Klang River is too polluted for practical or recreational use. The Dutch non-profit, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC), identified the river as one of the 50 most polluted rivers in the world. Since 20
       
     
A view of the new expressway, the East Klang Valley Expressway(EKVE ), currently under construction. The road cuts through and segments the Ulu Gombak and Ampang forests. These biodiverse woodlands are vital carbon sinks and water catchment areas. T
       
     
Hanson Quarry, on the eastern edge of the forested hills of Greater Kuala Lumpur. This region of forests connects to the central spine of Penisula Malaysia. The company is the largest producer of aggregates and asphalt nationwide. Selangor, Malaysia
       
     
Various expressways converge at an interchange. Greater Kuala Lumpur expressways are extensive and more developed than its public transportation systems. Large profits are made by building highways and levying tolls in large cities. In 2014, the ann
       
     
A village in the city. Kampung Palimbayan has seen extensive development in the adjacent unprotected forests. The village has recently suffered from landslides caused by heavy rain and flooding. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
       
     
The East Klang Valley Expressway(EKVE) is currently under construction. The road cuts through and segments the Ulu Gombak and Ampang forests. These biodiverse woodlands are vital carbon sinks and water catchment areas. The destruction of even a part
       
     
The Chung family goes on a day trip to Jeram Kubang Gajah, also known as Sofea Jane waterfalls. The family love the outdoors and wants their children to grow up with a keen appreciation for nature. They believe in its ability to educate and be a sou
       
     
Dr Dzaeman Dzulkifli uses a machete to hack away at overgrown foliage on a trail he built and maintains on the Titiwangsa range. Trail building is a conservation strategy that helps communities enjoy and feel invested in the threatened woodlands in
       
     
Sofea Jane waterfalls, officially named Jeram Kubang Gajah, was nicknamed after the Malaysian actress who played a scene for a movie in this location. The new EKVE construction is located in the forests nearby, endangering this healthy and biodivers
       
     
Trees and plants on a trail in the Ampang forest area. These forests start at the city's edge and connect to the Titiwangsa range. The region is a biodiversity hotspot and is an important water catchment area for the Greater Kuala Lumpur population.
       
     
Klang Gates Dam was completed in 1958 and was the first dam built for water supply in Malaysia. The reservoir impounded by the dam is one of the drinking water sources for Klang Valley residents. Beside the dam is Klang Gate Ridge, the biggest quart
       
     
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Klang Gates Dam was completed in 1958 and was the first dam built for water supply in Malaysia. The reservoir impounded by the dam is one of the drinking water sources for Klang Valley residents. Beside the dam is Klang Gate Ridge, the biggest quartz ridge in the world. The spine is 200m wide and stretches 22km. The ridge is rich in vegetation, supporting at least 265 plant species, including 5 endemic ones. Selangor, Malaysia.

A view of the Kuala Lumpur cityscape from the edge of the Titiwangsa range. From the horizon, Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers connect to other districts by unfolding into an urban sprawl of low and mid-rise buildings deep into the Klang Valley. Kuala Lum
       
     
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A view of the Kuala Lumpur cityscape from the edge of the Titiwangsa range. From the horizon, Kuala Lumpur's skyscrapers connect to other districts by unfolding into an urban sprawl of low and mid-rise buildings deep into the Klang Valley. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This area was recently cleared of woodland to allow for the construction of a new luxury residential development. Greater Kuala Lumpur's remaining greenery is continually threatened by further growth. Forests not cleared and built on are usually ste
       
     
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This area was recently cleared of woodland to allow for the construction of a new luxury residential development. Greater Kuala Lumpur's remaining greenery is continually threatened by further growth. Forests not cleared and built on are usually steep hills, swamps and mangroves -- terrain that is traditionally more challenging to build on. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Locals fishing by the Klang River in the city centre. The Klang River is too polluted for practical or recreational use. The Dutch non-profit, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC), identified the river as one of the 50 most polluted rivers in the world. Since 20
       
     
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Locals fishing by the Klang River in the city centre. The Klang River is too polluted for practical or recreational use. The Dutch non-profit, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC), identified the river as one of the 50 most polluted rivers in the world. Since 2021 Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB) has improved water quality to class III (moderately good) or better for almost 6 months of the year. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A view of the new expressway, the East Klang Valley Expressway(EKVE ), currently under construction. The road cuts through and segments the Ulu Gombak and Ampang forests. These biodiverse woodlands are vital carbon sinks and water catchment areas. T
       
     
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A view of the new expressway, the East Klang Valley Expressway(EKVE ), currently under construction. The road cuts through and segments the Ulu Gombak and Ampang forests. These biodiverse woodlands are vital carbon sinks and water catchment areas. The destruction of even a part of these forests will result in more dry spells and poorer water and air quality for Selangor residents. Villages and townships near the construction have reported more severe floods caused by the road construction that has damaged the area's natural hydrology systems. Selangor, Malaysia.

Hanson Quarry, on the eastern edge of the forested hills of Greater Kuala Lumpur. This region of forests connects to the central spine of Penisula Malaysia. The company is the largest producer of aggregates and asphalt nationwide. Selangor, Malaysia
       
     
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Hanson Quarry, on the eastern edge of the forested hills of Greater Kuala Lumpur. This region of forests connects to the central spine of Penisula Malaysia. The company is the largest producer of aggregates and asphalt nationwide. Selangor, Malaysia.

Various expressways converge at an interchange. Greater Kuala Lumpur expressways are extensive and more developed than its public transportation systems. Large profits are made by building highways and levying tolls in large cities. In 2014, the ann
       
     
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Various expressways converge at an interchange. Greater Kuala Lumpur expressways are extensive and more developed than its public transportation systems. Large profits are made by building highways and levying tolls in large cities. In 2014, the annual revenue for the toll roads at that time was RM5.42 billion (USD 1.2 billion). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A village in the city. Kampung Palimbayan has seen extensive development in the adjacent unprotected forests. The village has recently suffered from landslides caused by heavy rain and flooding. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
       
     
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A village in the city. Kampung Palimbayan has seen extensive development in the adjacent unprotected forests. The village has recently suffered from landslides caused by heavy rain and flooding. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The East Klang Valley Expressway(EKVE) is currently under construction. The road cuts through and segments the Ulu Gombak and Ampang forests. These biodiverse woodlands are vital carbon sinks and water catchment areas. The destruction of even a part
       
     
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The East Klang Valley Expressway(EKVE) is currently under construction. The road cuts through and segments the Ulu Gombak and Ampang forests. These biodiverse woodlands are vital carbon sinks and water catchment areas. The destruction of even a part of these forests will result in more dry spells and poorer water and air quality for Selangor residents. Villages and townships near the construction have reported more severe floods caused by the road construction that has damaged the area's natural hydrology systems. Selangor, Malaysia.

The Chung family goes on a day trip to Jeram Kubang Gajah, also known as Sofea Jane waterfalls. The family love the outdoors and wants their children to grow up with a keen appreciation for nature. They believe in its ability to educate and be a sou
       
     
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The Chung family goes on a day trip to Jeram Kubang Gajah, also known as Sofea Jane waterfalls. The family love the outdoors and wants their children to grow up with a keen appreciation for nature. They believe in its ability to educate and be a source of wonder. The new EKVE construction is located in the forests nearby, endangering large tracts of this healthy and biodiverse woodland for further development. Selangor, Malaysia.

Dr Dzaeman Dzulkifli uses a machete to hack away at overgrown foliage on a trail he built and maintains on the Titiwangsa range. Trail building is a conservation strategy that helps communities enjoy and feel invested in the threatened woodlands in
       
     
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Dr Dzaeman Dzulkifli uses a machete to hack away at overgrown foliage on a trail he built and maintains on the Titiwangsa range. Trail building is a conservation strategy that helps communities enjoy and feel invested in the threatened woodlands in the Klang Valley area. Selangor, Malaysia.

Sofea Jane waterfalls, officially named Jeram Kubang Gajah, was nicknamed after the Malaysian actress who played a scene for a movie in this location. The new EKVE construction is located in the forests nearby, endangering this healthy and biodivers
       
     
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Sofea Jane waterfalls, officially named Jeram Kubang Gajah, was nicknamed after the Malaysian actress who played a scene for a movie in this location. The new EKVE construction is located in the forests nearby, endangering this healthy and biodiverse woodland to further development. Selangor, Malaysia.

Trees and plants on a trail in the Ampang forest area. These forests start at the city's edge and connect to the Titiwangsa range. The region is a biodiversity hotspot and is an important water catchment area for the Greater Kuala Lumpur population.
       
     
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Trees and plants on a trail in the Ampang forest area. These forests start at the city's edge and connect to the Titiwangsa range. The region is a biodiversity hotspot and is an important water catchment area for the Greater Kuala Lumpur population. Selangor, Malaysia.