[3] In March 2016, the SACF Society was established, primarily aim to preserve and push for regazettement of the forest from threats of commercial development.

[5] Over the past 91 years, parts of this forest reserve have been excised (removed) for commercial, housing, road works, and educational institution purposes.

There are also many species of snakes, lizards, civet cats, monkeys[8] exist in this area, showcasing a rare and remarkable biodiversity within urban settings.

In 2019, the Shah Alam Community Forest Society received funding for a project from the Global Environment Facility/Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP).

[4][2] Numerous proposals and ongoing developments are underway in SACF, encompassing designated zones for housing, a road, and a cemetery.

NGOs such as SACFS and Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam (PEKA) have challenged these plans,[13] as there were already at least 12 roadkill incidents of tapirs while attempting to cross the B49 highway, also known as Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari, which was constructed in 2003.