Conservation of biodiversity spatial areas in Perdana Botanical Gardens Kuala Lumpur

Muhammad Ridha’i Mahdi, Alamah Misni

Abstract


Urban green spaces in cities face numerous threats due to various challenges. The reduction of these green areas is attributed to inefficient land use, pollution, habitat destruction, and rapid urbanization. These issues undermine the importance of biodiversity in urban settings and negatively impact natural environments. A specific area facing significant ecological challenges is the Perdana Botanical Gardens, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. This study focuses on biodiversity and conservation efforts within the Gardens. It examines five landscape attributes form and size, vegetation, artificial materials, surrounding land use, and wildlife activity that contribute to the preservation of biodiversity in an urban park. Visitors to the park were randomly surveyed, with 100 participants contributing to the questionnaire. The data were analysed using SPSS, and PLS-SEM was employed to validate the relationships between landscape parameters and biodiversity. Using a structural model, the study explored connections between biodiversity conservation and the five landscape elements. The findings revealed that these five factors significantly influence the park's efforts to conserve biodiversity. Among these, the types of plants, park configuration, and associated habitats have the most substantial impact on urban park biodiversity. Even in densely populated urban areas, biodiversity can be enhanced through effective ecological design practices, such as introducing artificial habitats, incorporating native vegetation, and implementing thoughtful space planning. The Perdana Botanical Gardens exemplifies how ecological preservation can be maintained amidst urban expansion in the tropical city of Kuala Lumpur.

 

Keywords: Biodiversity, conservation, ecological design, landscape, Perdana Botanical Gardens, urban green space


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Biodiversity, conservation, ecological design, landscape, Perdana Botanical Gardens, urban green space

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