Local councils urged to employ arborists by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR: All local councils are encouraged to employ at least one arborist to manage trees in their areas by 2030.
Arborist shortage in Selangor
ONLY four local councils in Selangor have accredited arborists, said state local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim.
Taiping council to take short-term measure to save fallen raintree, protect hornbill nest
IPOH: The Taiping Municipal Council will take short- term measures to save the raintree that fell along the 630m Raintree Walk in Taiping Lake Gardens last month.
Change urban greenery policies, says arborist
LOCAL authorities should review policies on preserving old shady trees to ensure the right species are planted in the right place for public safety, said arborist and landscape architect Hashim Gombri.
‘Contractors tasked with tree felling in PJ need to be trained by arborist’
CONTRACTORS carrying out tree felling in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, have to be certified to ensure sustainable landscaping in the city.
Thrills from the tree top
Climbers describe feeling of freedom, facing their fears as they test arboreal skills and endurance
Tree-climbing contest a celebration of skill and nature
TAMAN Putra Perdana in Putrajaya is set to hit new heights of excitement as it hosts the highly awaited Malaysian Tree Climbing Championship (MTCC) from Feb 21 to Feb 23.
140-year-old raintree falls in Taiping Lake Gardens
IPOH: A 140-year-old raintree fell at the Taiping Lake Gardens' Raintree Walk this evening (Feb 14).
Residents perplexed by Klang council's move to fell trees at park
KLANG: Local residents who frequent the park next to the Sultan Sulaiman Stadium here are perplexed with the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) for felling some trees there.
Meet the Malaysian tree doctors taking care of our cities' natural heritage
Tree care is vital in urban landscapes and involves concerted efforts from various parties, including arborists and conservation biologists.
Over 200 heritage trees in JB
JOHOR BARU: There are more than 200 trees that are more than 40 years old that can be considered as heritage trees in the city, says the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB).
‘Check risky trees every six months’
OLD and big trees in city centres that have been inspected and certified as dangerous by arborists, must be felled or relocated to ensure public safety.
Why trees fall and what we can do
FROM ASSOC PROF DR CHRISTOPHER TEH BOON SUNG Dept of Land Management Faculty of Agriculture Universiti Putra Malaysia
Special committee to monitor trees in KL to hold first meeting this month, says Dr Zaliha
PUTRAJAYA: A special committee set up to monitor the care of trees in the capital in detail will hold its first meeting this month.
Special committee on trees in KL to hold first meeting
PUTRAJAYA: A special committee set up to monitor in detail the care of trees in the capital will hold its first meeting this month, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Multiple reasons why mighty giants topple over
KLANG: The recent spate of uprooted trees has left many guessing what could have been the root cause for the mighty giants to fall.
Rain threat to raintrees
IPOH: If the famed raintrees in Taiping could sing, their song would likely be Rain, Rain, Go Away.
DBKL urged to not go on felling spree
LOCAL authorities are being urged to avoid indiscriminately chopping down trees.
Tags to safeguard mature trees ripped off
THE crucial task of assessing if mature trees are safe in Kuala Lumpur after recent storms has been made harder by irresponsible citizens.
Pasir Gudang takes to silver screen for tourism
PASIR GUDANG: The Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) will work with a prominent film production company to further promote the city as an exciting destination for national and international visitors.
