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• • Greenery

  Evolution and speciation patterns of the world's largest tree genus Syzygium identified after a two-year study involving over 60 local and international collaborators

  12 Sep 2022

  A study has confirmed the evolutionary relationships and speciation patterns of the world’s largest tree genus Syzygium. Native and widespread in tropical and subtropical rain forests, studying the origins and drivers of this hyperdiverse woody tree genus contributes to understanding of how plant species have emerged in the past in response to environmental changes.
• • Greenery

  Management of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultancy services to be centralised under NParks to strengthen conservation of Singapore’s natural heritage

  27 Aug 2022

  Minister for National Development & Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration Mr Desmond Lee announced today that the management of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultancy services will be centralised under the National Parks Board (NParks).
• • Greenery

  NParks opens new Fort Canning Heritage Gallery and enhanced Spice Garden at Fort Canning Park

  26 Aug 2022

  The National Parks Board (NParks) today opened a new Fort Canning Heritage Gallery and the enhanced Spice Garden which features a new Spice Gallery at Fort Canning Park, providing Singaporeans with refreshed recreational green spaces, and opportunities for the community to learn more about the history of Fort Canning Park.
• • Greenery

  Community efforts shine at Singapore Garden Festival 2022

  30 Jul 2022

  Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) opens to the public today with its eighth edition, after a four-year hiatus, with a variety of displays and exhibits at two new locations along Orchard Road – ION Orchard and Ngee Ann City – which includes non-competitive floral installations by local award-winning floral designers and the all-time favourite Show Garden Competition entries.
• • Greenery

  Be wowed by floral and garden displays by award winning designers as Singapore Garden Festival returns

  29 Jul 2022

  The eighth edition of the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) makes a return after four years.
• • Greenery

  Changes to Board Members of the National Parks Board

  28 Jul 2022

  Mr Benny Lim, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Development, Prime Minister’s Office and National Security & Intelligence Coordination, will be re-appointed as Chairman of the National Parks Board (NParks) for another term with effect from 1 August 2022.
• • Greenery

  New Bukit Timah Railway Station community node welcomes visitors with restored railway heritage features and lush gardens

  01 Jul 2022

  The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the National Parks Board (NParks) announced today the opening of the Bukit Timah Railway Station community node, following the completion of restoration and enhancement works to the compound.
• • Greenery

  New and improved amenities to enhance liveability for Pulau Ubin's community

  25 Jun 2022

  The National Parks Board (NParks) announced today new and improved amenities, such as personal alert buttons for elderly villagers, more firefighting infrastructure and an upgraded micro-grid at Ubin Day.
• • Wildlife and Biodiversity

  Singapore develops Asia's first AI-based mobile app for shark and ray fin identification to combat illegal wildlife trade

  08 Jun 2022

  The Singapore National Parks Board (NParks), Microsoft and Conservation International announced the launch of Fin Finder, Asia’s first mobile application that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to visually identify illegally traded shark and ray species.
• • Greenery

  Singapore Garden Festival returns with new location at Orchard Road and Singapore Botanic Gardens

  01 Jun 2022

  Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is back after a four-year hiatus with its eighth edition set to take place from 30 July to 7 August 2022 at ION Orchard and Ngee Ann City, and 30 July to 9 August 2022 at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.