CulturalInscribed 2025Malaysia
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Cultural) located in Malaysia, inscribed in 2025, spanning 589 hectares.
About This Site
Located 16 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, the property is a human-made tropical rainforest established on degraded tin-mining land from the 1920s. It includes scientific, residential, and service buildings, water bodies, and trails. The site represents a pioneering reforestation effort, successfully transforming barren land into a mature lowland tropical forest, showcasing early ecological restoration and sustainable land rehabilitation practices.
| Category | Cultural |
| Date Inscribed | 2025 |
| Area | 589 ha |
| Cultural Criteria | c4 |
| Location | Malaysia |
Location & Geography
Coordinates
Latitude: 3.2292500, Longitude: 101.6272778
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor located?
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor is located in Malaysia.
When was Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor inscribed as a World Heritage Site?
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor was inscribed by UNESCO in 2025.
What criteria does Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor meet?
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor meets the following UNESCO criteria: c4.
How large is Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor?
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor spans approximately 589 hectares.
Data Source: UNESCO World Heritage Convention · Last updated: April 2026