Public Awareness on the Importance of Urban Forest Parks in Kota Kinabalu City, Sabah

Most urban parks in Kota Kinabalu serve distinct functions, primarily recreation and aesthetics, while some also address soil erosion. A survey of 160 park visitors revealed that 95.6% recognized separate roles for each park, with Prince Philip Public Park and others prioritizing recreation, Tugu Petagas Public Park focusing on aesthetics, and Signal Hill Park aiding in erosion control. Additionally, 76.9% of respondents understood urban forestry as the planning and management of trees in cities, indicating public awareness of this concept.

Mojiol, A. R. (2017). PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF URBAN FOREST PARKS IN KOTA KINABALU CITY, SABAH. Borneo Science | the Journal of Science and Technology, 39(1). https://doi.org/10.51200/bsj.v39i1.4418