A Greener GeorgeTown?

The World Heritage Office is mulling over the idea of setting up a committee to look into landscaping George Town’s Unesco World Heritage enclave.

Its head Maimunah Mohd Sharif said the suggestion was discussed during a talk with several stake holders and department heads recently.

“Once we get all the relevant information and feedback then a comprehensive blueprint will be developed,” she said.

Penang Heritage Trust president Khoo Salma Nasution said it would be good to make George Town especially the inner city green as it would make a lot of difference in terms of environment quality.

“Having more trees and plants will help lower temperature which is hot currently.

“Nutmeg, clove, sugar cane, pepper are some agricultural plants associated with Penang. These plants were once important to the state’s economy, and I am sure that planting such trees will add additional heritage value to the enclave,” she said.

Khoo Salma said more community gardens should be created around the area, adding that more trees should also be planted along the roads, although this would require cars to share the road space.

“Neem trees and others plants can play an important role to create shade and make the heritage city a better place to visit,” she said.

My personal view : Being a nature lovers, I'll sure support this idea and program. More green is even better. Furthermore the idea is to plant those iconic plants that are associated to Penang, which makes it even much much more meaningful :) Love it !!!