The main output of this study is a Blueprint for Kuala Langat South Forest Reserve (KLSFR) in Kuala Langat, Selangor. Due to limitations on time and financial resources allocated, the report was prepared based on the existing information available with limited primary data collection. However, the report encompasses the main components of the Blueprint which reflects current conditions of the KLSFR as well as possible future plans for the site. The total size of the KLSFR is about 7,390 ha, although the official figure quoted is 6,908 ha. Nonetheless, this study covers the surrounding area around the KLSFR which amounts to about 40,000 ha covering the KLSFR and other land uses. For the purpose of producing a land use map for the KLSFR and its surrounding areas, secondary inventory data and satellite data were used in this study. Peat swamp forests cover 6,007 ha of the area, while palm oil plantations cover another 25,796 ha, horticulture activities 3,115 ha, urban & residential 2,348 ha, and water bodies cover 2,465 ha of the KLFSR. Total forest stocking of trees 15 cm diameter at breast height (DBH) and above amounted to 5,915,202 m3. Aboveground carbon for peat swamp forests area (high, medium & low dense classes) within the KLSFR was estimated at 39.58 tonnes ha-1 which amounted to a total of 209,943 tonnes. Several forest activities were proposed in monitoring and enhancing the functions of the KLSFR such as boundary marking, forest silviculture (enrichment planting & rehabilitation) and community forest programmes.
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