Status, Potentials and Constraints of Green Infrastructure of Malaysia: Case Study of Kuala Lumpur City

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文献类型 期刊论文

文献题名 Status, Potentials and Constraints of Green Infrastructure of Malaysia: Case Study of Kuala Lumpur City

作者 AMATRAMSAY  ADNANM 

作者单位 FacultyofForestry  UniversityPutraMalaysia  ForestResearchInstituteMalaysia 

母体文献 中国林业科技: 英文版 

年卷期 2005,4(1)

页码 35-42

年份 2005 

分类号 F333.862  S788.2 

关键词 马来西亚  吉隆坡  城市森林  植树造林  森林公园  森林旅游 

文摘内容 Green infrastructure is classic public goods which can be utilized by everybody simultaneously at any time of the day. Green infrastructure which is the interconnected system of green spaces that conserves natural ecosystem values and functions, sustains clean air and water, not only provide a pleasant and natural environment but also contribute to improving quality of life in urban areas. In other words green infrastructure is the community's natural life support system and the ecological framework needed for environmental and economic sustainability in urban areas. Within this context, this paper offers an overview of green infrastructure development in Malaysia, its status, constraint, potential and future directions. The case study of Kuala Lumpur city, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, highlights the scenario of urban areas development in Malaysia. This includes the role played by the government agencies and non-government organizations in developing and promoting forest areas as public parks. The provisions of recreational and educational facilities in the parks as well as the protection measures of the resources undertaken by relevant authorities are also discussed. This paper also highlights the response of the public to the opportunities being provided in these areas for recreation and education purposes。