Free Tree Society

Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur is an environmental organisation that spreads the environmental stewardship message through giving away trees for free to green our Earth. Since 2013, we have given away over 42,277 plants to homeowners, schools, marginalized groups, community gardens and wildlife habitats to proliferate planting, to encourage biodiversity and to promote a love of nature.

Under the umbrella of environmental stewardship and environmental awareness, waste management, rainwater harvesting, gardening and biodiversity are some of the topics that we regularly engage with visitors and volunteers. Activities are hands-on and our outdoor classroom is a world class facility.

We have enjoyed the regular support of corporate partners like The Body Shop, CIMB Islamic, Bandar Raya Developments Berhad, Yayasan Sime Darby and Swift, to name a few.

Free Tree Society promotes the implementation of United Nations instruments and global goals on environmental issues, sustainable development, climate change, and responsible consumption and production.

We are registered with the Registrar of Societies as Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur PPM-010-14-21052012, a non-profit environmental civil society. Currently we are in the process of changing our constitution to enable us to become a national organisation, Free Tree Society Malaysia. While this process is ongoing and expected to take several months, we are committed to this exciting phase in our organisations’ continued development.

Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur is bringing green mainstream! Since 2012 we have worked tirelessly to inspire a community of environmental stewards by giving away trees for free and producing a wide range of nature based activities.

We strive to harvest the power of community impact by inviting volunteers to take part in fun knowledge sharing activities, raising awareness on the science of environmental degradation, and distributing resources (like #freetrees!) to empower the adoption of sustainable practices. Our programmes aim to accelerate the journey to build a greener Malaysian mindset and culture.

Besides gardening and planting workshops, all areas of environmental awareness such as waste management, rainwater harvesting, energy and climate change, forest conservation, and biodiversity are among the topics that Free Tree Society regularly engages with the community that includes corporate groups, students of all ages, and the general public. Activities are hands-on at our outdoor classrooms which are located at beautiful plant nurseries and urban forests. We also conduct online workshops and talks using a mix of live and pre-recorded material to provide environmental learning opportunities beyond the Klang Valley, to reach the whole of East and West Malaysia… and beyond!

Free Tree Society promotes the implementation of United Nations instruments and global goals on environmental issues, sustainable development, climate change, and responsible consumption and production. To find out how you can take part in our activities and learn more about saving the planet explore our website (click for public, youth or corporate programmes) or follow our social media accounts for the latest information!

Tree Registry

As of October 2022, we’ve given away over 50,000 trees. Because we believe in transparency, click here to see who we’ve given them away to!

Leadership Team

Our Executive Committee (EXCO) keeps things humming along, allowing us to make great strides in life.

Baida Hercus, President & Founder
Yasmin Masidi, Vice President
Tay Rey Geok, Treasurer

 

Adhuna Kamarul Ariffin
Adhuna Kamarul Ariffin, Secretary
Zaizurita Abdul Rahman, Exco Member & Founder
Melissa Tan
Melissa Tan, Exco Member
Rubanayagi Nackeeran, Exco Member

Programme Team

Our Programme Team implements our day-to-day work, from communications to volunteer sessions.

Baida Hercus, Marketing & Communications Director
Rina Omar, On-the-Go Programme Manager
Lydia Lubon, Bangsar Nursery Programme Manager
Carolyn Lau, General Manager & Pulai Trail Programme Manager

 

Li Yin, Taman Tugu Programme Manager

Contact Us

If you would like to volunteer or participate in CSR activities with us, please refer to this page for more information. We also have a dedicated page for our youth/school programme, Free Tree Society On-the-Go.

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