Enhancing Quality of Life: Restorative Experience in Recreational Forests in Selangor, Malaysia

Authors

  • Norhuzailin Hussain Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture,UPM,43400 Serdang,Selangor, Malaysia
  • Faziawati Abdul Aziz Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture,UPM,43400 Serdang,Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i2.280

Keywords:

Health, Nature, Woman, Recreation

Abstract

Two recreational forests were selected as case studies: The Ampang and Kanching Recreational Forests. The recreational forests are facing pressure by surrounding developments such as highway and housing. Urban development has implications for the benefits offered by recreational forests, endangered biodiversity, water quality and wildlife to result a place that is no longer enjoyable to visit.  It is important to conserve the recreational forests that can contribute to the urbanites quality of life. Based on the results from the site observations, self-administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews, this paper describes recreational forest users' experience in the recreational forests and what makes they perceived restored while being in the forest. This study helps the recreational forest management and related organizations in conserving, planning and managing recreational forests in providing a positive experience for users that can enhance Malaysian quality of life.

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Published

2016-07-01

How to Cite

Hussain, N., & Abdul Aziz, F. (2016). Enhancing Quality of Life: Restorative Experience in Recreational Forests in Selangor, Malaysia. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 1(2), 89–95. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i2.280

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Leisure / Recreational / Sports Environment