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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.
• • Animals and Pets

  AVS launches public consultation on proposed framework to improve cat management and welfare

  03 Sep 2022

  The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of the National Parks Board (NParks), launched a public consultation on its proposed framework to improve the management and welfare of cats.
• • 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.
• • Animals and Pets

  AVS formalises expanded criteria for larger dogs and K9 sniffer dogs to be rehomed under Project ADORE

  18 Jun 2022

  The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of the National Parks Board (NParks), today formalised the expanded criteria for larger mixed-breed dogs to be rehomed in HDB flats under Project ADORE (Project on ADOption and REhoming of dogs).