A FORMER tin mine now stands tall on the global stage as a model for the conservation of tropical jungles.
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor (FRIM-FPS) in Kepong made history recently as the sixth Malaysian entry into Unesco’s World Heritage Site list.
The recognition of this unique site elevated the nation’s name globally and strengthened FRIM’s position as among the world’s most important tropical jungle conservation centres.
Photographer Remy Arifin had the opportunity to capture the beauty of the park’s biodiversity and attractions, from towering trees and rare phenomenon to the dappled light filtering through the leaves.
Visitors enter FRIM-FPS through a main gate guarded by security personnel. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
At the entryway, visitors see the iconic FRIM monument made from balau wood. Though it has been over a decade since it was built in 2013, it still stands strong. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
Dendrocalamus giganteus, one of the tallest bamboo species, seen at FRIM-FPS. This species is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Yunnan region in China. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
The ‘crown shyness’ phenomenon is a visitor favourite at FRIM-FPS, where trees at the canopy level don’t touch each other. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
The two-storey FRIM administration building was built in 1929. Forest research activities then covered botany, silviculture, economy, chemistry, and zoology. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
FRIM-FPS’ Forest Skywalk lets visitors take in the extraordinary scenery. Opened on August 31, 2020, visitors can take a stroll amid the jungle canopy while enjoying the enchanting, thrilling view. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
From the footpath that is FRIM-FPS’ main ecotourism draw, visitors can see the Petronas Twin Towers in capital Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
FRIM-FPS, which underwent replanting, is now rich in biodiversity and houses rare palm species variations. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR
The variety of tall tree species and its ecosystem is similar to a tropical rainforest’s, which was a benchmark for FRIM-FPS being listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site. — Picture by FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA
