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5. Conclusion
In conclusion, green space projects can be the source of Carbon Sequester apart of being
aesthetically pleasant. Landscape architect is not just merely park facilities designers instead they
are the key player in planning and implementing the carbon neutral landscape design. Therefore, it
should be taken into consideration in the future to make the landscape planning a better carbon sink
by expanding green area, increasing tree planting, and doing proper construction, maintenance and
renewal processes. This research anticipated the creation of Characteristics of Carbon Neutral
Landscape Design as a guideline in the future park planning and renewal activities. The challenges
today is to come up with accurate estimates for amounts of carbon that can be sequestered in
residential areas and develop ways to organize the storage. In short, the green space provider such
as local authorities and land developers need to produce two types of green spaces which are one
for the recreational and leisure activities (CO2 emission contributor) and another serves as natural
reserve (CO2 storage) to compensate the anthropogenic activities.

6. Acknowledgement
The authors would like to thank Nilai Municipal Council, Petaling Jaya City Council and Nilai
Politechnic for the data furnishing supports.

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