<p>Urban sacred natural sites are critical ecological and cultural landscapes that are under increasing pressure from urban lifestyle and associated detachment from cultural and natural worship. Their management requires navigating a complex interplay of ecological integrity, spiritual significance, and community engagement. This study examines the multifaceted challenges associated with governing sacred forests in urban environments. Drawing on a mixed-methods approach combining structured interviews with key informants and surveys of forest visitors, the research identifies key management challenges, stakeholder perceptions, and governance gaps. Findings reveal that while sacred forests hold immense cultural and ecological value, their sustainability is often compromised by unclear jurisdiction, insufficient community involvement, and inadequate policy and management support. The study proposes a set of integrated policy and management recommendations aimed at enhancing resilience, participatory governance, and the continuity of these landscapes. Although grounded in a specific urban context, the insights could contribute to a broader global dialogue on sustaining sacred natural sites within urban planning and conservation frameworks.</p>