Photo ANP / Marcel van Hoorn
Weert yesterday named the greenest region of the world in Canada. The Limburg place is judged by a jury on issues such as cleanliness, environment, cultural heritage, green policy and the layout of the public area.
Weert showed places in England , Japan, Ireland, Wales and South Korea behind.
The jury of the competition Communities in Bloom was in July, two days in Weert and according to the church “very impressed,” said the church in a statement.
“Especially the high number of volunteers in the community called very special. The border park Kempen Broek received much praise. “
Two years ago, Weert been named the greenest city in the Netherlands and last year the greenest city in Europe. Mayor Jos Heijmans is “very proud”.
“Whether to urban green space, our beautiful countryside of our nature, the green in Weert is a high priority. As mayor of Weert also I have this special quality of Weert may discover. “
According to the municipality gives winning the contest a” significant boost “to the provincial and municipal ambition Middle -Limburg as “green recreational area” issue. fame (AP)
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