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ED’S COMMENT

BEYOND OUR BORDERS

t’s not often we get the opportunity to population of the city. The park embraces
feature a project outside of South Africa, soft and hard landscaping, conservation,
Iso I invite you to take a look at our lead urban art, recreation, fitness and much
article on the Chiveve River Urban Park more.
in Beira, Mozambique. This huge, all-
encompassing project was developed The appointment of Life Landscapes shows
under the auspices of the World Bank’s Pilot that South African companies’ reputations
Programme for Climate Resilience, and has extend beyond our borders. It must
a strong environmental focus. have taken meticulous planning and co-
ordination to transport goods, plants and
It aims to strengthen the resilience of the city people to the site, not to mention having
of Beira to the impacts of climate change, had to contend with the heat, humidity and
preserve ecosystems and improve the cyclones! Justin Young of Life Landscapes
living conditions of the city’s inhabitants. (General Manager, Santa Verde), says that I hope you, our readers, enjoy discovering it!
The Chiveve River is pivotal to the project, despite all the challenges, they believe
giving rise to many social, recreational, they have created “an amazing park for the Karyn Richards
cultural and economic benefits to uplift the people of Mozambique to use and enjoy.” Editor n

EVERGREEN

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