‘Eleven hiking trails are illegal’


The right trail: Bukit Wawasan hills, which is part of the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve in Puchong, Selangor, is accessible to the public. However, discovery of illegal trails in the reserve has led the authorities to warn hikers to adhere to the No Trespass signage placed at boundaries . — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

UPM decries trespass, finds unauthorised paths and even jungle gym in vulnerable Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve in Puchong

THE growing popularity of nature-related activities such as hiking is putting a strain on forests and posing a threat to Klang Valley’s natural ecosystem.

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