People always have an impression of wet and hot weather in the southern Guangzhou city despite its 44.4% greenery rate, similar to Singapore with its 50%, a tropical country with a feeling of coolness, Guangzhou Daily makes a survey.
The overview of the Guangzhou city from the Baiyun Montain
(Guangzhou Daily)
Experts say the concept of greenery rates, uneven greenery in different areas and tree varieties result in the distinction.
Guangzhou uses a loose norm on greenery rates and green land. Comparatively in Singapore any land with a width more than 8 meter is called 'green land' and its greenery rate is according to the area in community parks.
On the other hand, 85% of the city's green area is concentrated in the northern mountainous area. Densely populated downtown shares a lower coverage and cause the hotter effect.
Unlike the shelving arbor, plant experts point out that most trees in Guangzhou are small-sized bush. Additionally, many trees are cut or removed during road renovations. In Singapore, trees are not allowed to be cut during road construction.
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