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The North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest (NSPSF) located in northern Selangor and covers an area of about 70,000 ha is one of the largest contiguous areas of peat swamp forest in Peninsular Malaysia. NSPSF is currently under threat from annual fires caused by illegal smallholders. The fires are the result of deliberate action of draining the water out from the peat and use of fire to clear the forest.

The Forest Department, Global Environment Centre and PATT are working in partnership to rehabilitate the degraded areas by raising the water table and replanting the trees. The estimated degraded area is approximately 670 hectares.

Guidance for volunteers
try to begin your journey from KL or PJ latest by 7.45 am as the travel time will take approximately 45min to an hour. For those who need transport or willing to carpool please inform us early. As soon as we reach the entry point, everyone will be taken into the forest reserve via shuttle transport provided by the Forestry Department. We will provide as well a map for those travelling there directly, but please only do this with a car that is shared by minimum 3 people to keep our carbon footprint for the travel low.
Clothing: Long pants & long sleeve if possible. Please bring own insect repellent
We will provide tents nearby the planting area for resting.

Programme

9.00 am – welcome remarks from the Director of Selangor Forestry Department
9.10 am – short briefing by Global Environment Centre and Matthias Gelber
9.30 am – planting of 1000 Mahang seedlings (Macaranga sp.)
12.00 noon – lunch (pack lunch will be provided)

Note : water will be provided as well but please try to bring your own supply.

Safety precautions

Forestry rangers will inspect the area thoroughly to ensure safety of volunteers prior to event