SPK Homes launched its Tree Planting Campaign yesterday at the development site of Cahaya SPK in Shah Alam, where over 25,000 trees will be planted in addition to the enclave’s existing green lung and 17 homeowners who adopted trees were awarded plaques citing details of the tree and its species.

The campaign, officiated by Mazalan bin Md Noor, Datuk Bandar Shah Alam, is part of the development’s adoption of the “green living” concept and falls in line with the city’s objective to have a million trees planted.

Mazalan applauded SPK Homes for their efforts in creating environmental awareness through its active interaction with the future residents of Cahaya SPK and added that the campaign is an exemplary effort by property developers in infusing the “green living” concept.

Steven Lim, head of property at SPK Homes said: “As a responsible community, we equally need to be able to see that trees are more than just guards against carbon dioxide emissions. There are more ways that trees enrich our lives – especially in our efforts of being a sustainable community.”

He added that the greenery is one of the development’s main selling points. Apart from landscape aesthetics, the developer also recognises the functions of trees as a vital habitat of wildlife and its educational benefits.

Also at the event were representatives from the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) who presented a workshop on tree planting, introducing the myriad of tree species and its benefits to future residents. 

In conjunction with the event were activities for homeowners and their families such as Educational Exhibition & Activity by FRIM, Nature Treasure Trail, Tree Collage and Exotic Animal Exhibit. Children had the opportunity to learn the paper making process and to participate in an educational tour of over 20 types of exotic animals.

SPK Homes is the property division of Sharikat Permodalan Kebangsaan Berhad (SPK) and has developed projects with a total gross development value of more than RM600 million over the past five years. Some of its developments include Sunway SPK Damansara, Bandar Menjalara, Ambangan Heights in Kedah, and Gelugor Heights in Penang.