A celebration of 200 trees which form an integral part of the natural, cultural and urban heritage of Penang. This unique book covers a wide range of both forest and cultivated species, each with a special story to tell. Taken as a whole Heritage Trees of Penang weaves a rich tapestry of the past and present that demonstrates why Penang is such a remarkable place. Richly illustrated with 72 original watercolours and over 1,200 photographs of trees found not only in Penang but Southeast Asia as well, this invaluable guide is a beautiful and authoritative companion to Penang's botanical inheritance.

Read about the book launch here.

It is hoped that this book will encourage and inspire generations of readers to contribute to the conservation of trees in George Town and surrounding areas. (From our newsletter)

Editorial Reviews

"The title of this book is clearly what the book is about; the heritage trees of Penang, but what constitutes a heritage tree? Old, tall, wide, rare, weird and wonderful, and trees with a cultural significance and Penang is home to many of these...This book has given a temperate tree person a huge temptation to visit Penang...to observe some of the remarkable trees featured in this book." Tony Kirkham, Kew Bulletin, Vol. 67:575 Y 576 (2012)