Local Flora

Rewriting the Record Books

For over 100 years, the records in the Herbarium of the Singapore Botanic Gardens have
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From Destruction Comes Rediscovery

Every dark cloud has a silver lining, as the Nature Conservation team from the National
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Introducing Flora&FaunaWeb

This new website is a trove of information about plants and animals in Singapore, and a great resource for gardeners and nature lovers alike.
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Tampines Eco Green: An Ecological Jewel

Nestled amid the residences of Tampines, this unspoilt nature area is home to amazing flora and fauna - and feels like another world in the midst of its surrounding urban space.
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Singapore’s Amazing Biodiversity Discoveries

Singapore’s active conservation efforts have given rise to many new biodiversity discoveries and re-discoveries.
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A City In A (Butterfly) Garden

Singapore is home to 295 species of butterflies, all of which depend on plants for food. Find out how you can attract butterflies to your own garden!
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Guiding The Next Generation Of Nature Lovers

Ms Ling Chai Joo, a parent volunteer and nature guide at Zhonghua Primary School, demonstrates that nature can be enjoyed in the urban environment - even in a primary school's garden.
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Backyard Biodiversity: The Wildlife Of Park Connectors

To spot a myriad of local flora and fauna, look no further than your nearest park connector.
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Saving A Rare Native In Singapore

A critically endangered native plant, Aeschynanthus albidus, gets a helping hand to survive and thrive.
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Freeing The Forest From Weeds

Keeping the forest weed-free is an important part of nature conservation. Roy Tan, a Senior Outreach Officer with NParks, turns this task into a learning experience for the volunteers of the Central Nature Reserve.
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