Assessing growth and development of Dendrocalamus asper in an urban and industrial park replantation: implications for sustainable park management

The issue of maintaining ecological balance in urban and industrial park settings necessitates innovative approaches to sustainable replantation. This study addresses this challenge by exploring the viability of Dendrocalamus asper, a fast-growing and widely distributed bamboo species in Peninsular Malaysia, for such replantation projects. Recognized for its economic value in bamboo shoot production and ecological benefits, D. asper has the potential to enhance sustainable park management by promoting ecological preservation and safeguarding cultural landscapes from overdevelopment. An experimental study was conducted to monitor the growth of D. asper in two contrasting environments, focusing on the relationship between air quality and bamboo growth rates. The study, carried out in collaboration with Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI), evaluated D. asper alongside other species planted simultaneously, emphasizing its adaptability and performance under varying environmental constraints. This research aims to support the integration of D. asper into urban and industrial park replantation strategic planting to ecological restoration and sustainable green infrastructure development.