Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Activities in FRIM

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is located 16 km north west of Kuala Lumpur, this 544.3 ha campus is surrounded by the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve.

After you pass by about 300m from the FRIM main gate, you will see these beautiful scenery



FRIM are very popular with Nature Trekking, Canopy Walkway, Treasure hunt and Camping activity. You are required to hire a nature guide if you want to join one of this activities. Don’t worry, FRIM nature guide had been trained well before they are doing this job.

         One of the nature guide explaining about the tree species to the group.


FRIM forest trails and Canopy Walkway were also established mainly for research activities, not for the sole purpose of attracting tourists/visitors to FRIM. They have some procedures and enforce to follow. They only can accommodate up to 250pax per day for the Nature Trekking and Canopy Walkway. Unlike public parks and other eco-tourism destinations, FRIM’s main focus is on its forest research and development activities.

Details activities and fees charged are as follow;
1. The reservation at least seven (7) days before the date of visit to enable them to control the number of visitors. 
2. Reservation can be made by contact below details;
                   One Stop Center
Institute Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM)
52109, Kepong Selangor
Fax              : 03-6280 4619
Tel No           : 03-62797592 / 7649 / 7677
Email           : frim_enquiry@frim.gov.my
Website        : www.frim.gov.my
3. Visitors will have to pay the full cost of the booked activities if they should cancel without at least one day’s prior notice



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