Native Species Reforestation in Singapore

Singapore is a densely-populated city-state, which lost much of its forests in the 19th century. In recent years, Singapore has taken progressive steps to protect its remaining forests in a series of protected areas and establish itself as a "city in a garden" through extensive tree planting in urban areas. Because of such efforts, Singapore now serves as a showcase for the region, and indeed the rest of the world, on how forest ecosystems can be managed in a highly urban environment. While Singapore’s efforts are impressive, the question remains: Is there more that could and should be done? This workshop sponsored by ELTI, NUS-DBS, and NParks is intended to examine the state of native species reforestation in Singapore and explore options for enhancing the current approach.