Conservation Trail at Maxwell Basecamp: A New Attraction at Bukit Larut
By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali
Taiping: Tourism Malaysia inaugurated another eco-tourism product in the Heritage Town of Taiping, which will attract visitors through the Conservation Trail at Maxwell Basecamp.
The Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, Dato Dr. Ammar Abd. Ghapar, stated that this eco-tourism-based product will breathe new life into Taiping, particularly at Bukit Larut, enticing visitors to explore the area.
“The Conservation Trail at Maxwell Basecamp is a sustainability project that emphasizes biodiversity, historical and natural preservation, carbon reduction, and environmental sustainability.
“In addition to its interactive nature, the Conservation Trail encompasses natural forest trails, the Suunto Vertical Segment, galleries, camping sites, a café, outdoor recreational activities, and exhibition rooms.
“The first phase of the Conservation Trail covers a length of 220 meters and will eventually extend to approximately 2.5 kilometers,” he said after officiating the Launching Ceremony of the Conservation Trail at Maxwell Basecamp at the foot of Bukit Larut today.
Maxwell BaseCamp is an environmental conservation project initiated by the Malaysian Mountain Trail Festival Consultant (MMTFC).
MMTFC is a Taiping-based company specializing in international sporting events. Previously, it has organized the Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival in collaboration with the Perak State Forestry Department since 2018.
According to Ammar, MMTFC began this low-impact environmental development project in August 2022, following official approval from the Perak State Forestry Department and the Perak State Government.
“The first phase of this low-impact environmental development project incurred a cost of approximately RM650,000.00.
“MMTFC was awarded a grant by Thinkcity under the Cultural Economy Catalytic Grant on August 10, 2022, to finance this project.
“Maxwell BaseCamp is an environmentally friendly project that advocates for biodiversity, historical and natural preservation, low carbon footprint, recycling, sustainability, green spaces, and renewable energy.
Approximately 5,300 trees have been replanted on this site since November 2022.
“It is hoped that these efforts will provide education to visitors about flora and fauna, natural preservation, and environmental matters,” he added.
