Topic 2 :State Park

Group 11"Adventure Time"

Project 1 : Experiential Landscape

Tutor : Mr. Mohamed Fariz Hilmi

(L) Tang Chia Loo 0321414

Lim Wei Heng 0320148

Lim Ting Le 0320028

Yen Wei Zheng 0320266

Lim Yang Kang 0320538

Contents:1. What is State Park ?

Comparative Case Study:

Montgomery Bell State Park Vs. KL Forest Eco Park2. Historical Background

3. Physical Characteristic

a) Forest Type

b) Size and Location

c) Landscape Idea

d) Wildlife Habitat

4. Site Context & People Activity

5. Summary

3

What is State Park ?

Typically established by the state to

preserve a location on account of its natural

beauty, historic interest or recreational

potential

VS

5

Historical Background – Montgomery Bell State Park

Historical Background – Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park

1906

- 17.5 hectares Bucket Weld forest Reserve 1934

-Wildlife Reserve and Bird Sanctuary

1950

- 5 hectares Virgin Jungle Reserve

1970

-Bukit Nenas Forest Reserve

2014 - 9.3 hectares KL Forest Eco Park

Physical Characteristics

Oak –Hickory Forest Ecosystem

Tropicana Rainforest Ecosystem

Forest Type

Size & Location

Landscape Idea

Green Reserve

Historical Landmark

Wildlife Habitat

Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park

Montgomery Bell State Park

Site Context & People Activity

Summary !!

State parks consist of relatively spacious areas of outstanding scenic or natural character, oftentimes also containing significant historical, ecological, geological, or other similar values

Improvements & Maintenance undertaken within state parks shall be for the purpose of making the areas available for public enjoyment and education in a manner consistent with the preservation of natural, scenic, cultural, and ecological values for present and future generations.

12/18/2014

References

Roger, E. B. (2001).Landscape Design: a Culture and Architectural History. New York : Harry N. Abrams

Said, I. , Omar, Z. , Lee F.C. (2004). Wayside trees of Malaysia : Plant material booklet 2. Skudai, Malaysia : Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Jones, R. S. (2007). 1001 gardens you must see before you die. London : CassellIllustrated

Montgomery Bell State Park , [website] Retrieved from http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/montgomery-bell

Forestry department Peninsular Malaysia, [website] Retrieved from http://www.forestry.gov.my/index.php/en/hutan-lipur-hutan-taman-negeri-2

The End