The Morphology of Heritage Trees in Colonial Town: Taiping Lake Garden, Perak, Malaysia

Heritage trees are appearance of historical and cultural significance, besides giving a unique historical and landscape roles in cities. The main objectives of this study are to introduce and promote the characteristics of heritage trees in Taiping Lake Garden to the community. The methodology of th...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2016-06, Vol.222, p.621-630
Main Authors: Yaacob, Wan Noor Anira Hj Wan Ali @, Hassan, Norasikin, Hassan, Khalilah, Nayan, Nadiyanti Mat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
classification
colonial
Heritage trees
morphology
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Summary:Heritage trees are appearance of historical and cultural significance, besides giving a unique historical and landscape roles in cities. The main objectives of this study are to introduce and promote the characteristics of heritage trees in Taiping Lake Garden to the community. The methodology of the study comprises a reviewed, identification and assessment based on (a) aged trees that near and over 100 years; (b) huge trees according to DBH and (c) general superlative qualities, remarkable historical, cultural and other special features. The importance of the study was to promote conservation of our heritage trees as regards the notable tree asset.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.05.219