Gardens by the Bay
Featured Writers: Kenneth Er, Andrew Grant, Richard T. Corlett, William Maynard Fountain III and Lena Chan Published: May 2010 Issue #1 |
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Abstract In this issue, Dr. Kenneth Marcum and Dr. M.C. Engelke shared about the turfgrass research programme in Singapore, while Dr. Genevieve Ow discusses the application of ground penetrating radar to understand underground tree root systems. In the projects section, the feature articles on Gardens by the Bay and the Alexandra Arch and Forest Walk of the Southern Ridges present valuable design and management information of the parks. Also included in this issue are write-ups on winners of the Skyrise Greenery Awards, Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects SILA Awards and Landscape Industry Association Singapore - 3rd LIAS Awards of Excellence. In the ecology section, Dr. Lena Chan and Dr. Geoff Davison discuss biodiversity conservation in Singapore. This is compared with urban biodiversity protection in the City of Berlin, Germany. Finally, Prof. Richard T. Corlett shares a commentary on Equatorial Cities as Novel Ecosystems .This is complemented by Prof. William Maynard Fountain’s views of arboriculture In Singapore. |
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Turfgrass Research Programme for Singapore Author: Dr. Kenneth B. Marcum
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CUGE Standards for the Industry Author: Angelia Sia
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Ground Penetrating Radar: A Solution to the Elusive Underground Tree Root System Author: Dr. Genevieve Ow
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Singapore Institute of Architects / National Parks Board SIA – NParks Skyrise Greenery Awards Author: Gwendy Tan
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Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects SILA Awards 2009 Author: Gwendy Tan
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Landscape Industry Association Singapore Author: Gwendy Tan
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Gardens by the Bay – Designing A Nation’s Garden in the Heart of Singapore’s Downtown Authors: Kenneth Er and Michelle Lim, Andrew Grant
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Alexandra Arch and Forest Walk, Southern Ridges Author: Elaine Lee
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Nature’s Keepers – An Interview with Henry Steed Author: Gwendy Tan
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Seeking Greener Pastures – In Conversation with Dr. M.C. Engelke Author: Justin Zhuang
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Biodiversity Conservation in Singapore Authors: Dr. Lena Chan, Dr. Geoffrey Davison and Cheryl Chia
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Urban Biodiversity Protection in the City of Berlin, Germany Author: Trudy Maria Tertilt
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Equatorial Cities as Novel Ecosystems Author: Prof. Richard T. Corlett
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An Outsider’s View of the Past, Present and Future Arboriculture in Singapore Author: Prof. William Maynard Fountain III
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