Expert: Landowner must be responsible for the surroundings

GEORGE TOWN: A birdhouse on a hillslope would not be too far-fetched as it could be built anywhere as long as the landowner takes responsibility for the surroundings, says an expert in the swiftlet business.

“A birdhouse can be set up on a hillslope, as it is the right environment with the greenery, but the owner would have to outline how he plans to set up the structure in his application to the local council,’’ said the expert, who wished to remain anonymous.