Native Species Reforestation in Singapore
Summary
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.
Content
Opening Remarks: Dr. David Neidel / ELTI
Session 1. Symposium: Singapore's Reforestation Approach
- Dr. Richard Corlett / NUS
- Mr. Benjamin Lee / NParks
- Mr. James Gan / NParks
- Dr. Hugh Tan / NUS
Session 2. Symposium: Other Forest Restoration Initiatives in the Region
- Mr. Benjamin Brown / Mangrove Action Program
- Dr. Stephen Elliott / Chiang Mai University
- Dr. Billy Hau / Hong Kong University
- Dr. Campbell Webb / Harvard University Arnold Arboretum
Session 3. Workshop
- SWOT Analysis
- Small Group Discussions
- Small Group Reports
- Moving Forward