Heritage trees in Singapore
Heritage trees in Singapore are individual mature trees specially selected for protection by law under the Heritage Trees Scheme adopted on 17 August 2001. Implemented at the same time as the Heritage Roads scheme, it is part of a nationwide drive in tree conservation efforts not just within nature reserves, parks, and newly established tree conservation areas, but also anywhere else in the urban and rural environment of Singapore.
In support of the Scheme, a Heritage Trees Fund was established by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) to launch a conservation program that promotes protection and appreciation of Singapore's natural heritage.[1] The program includes initiatives such as the installation of interpretive signage and a nomination scheme for the community. There are 259 Heritage Trees in the Heritage Tree Register.[2]
Selection[edit]
Trees are added to the scheme through endorsement by a nine-member panel of experts, currently headed by Dr Leong Chee Chiew, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the National Parks Board.
List of heritage trees[edit]
The list of heritage trees are available on an online register.[3]
- Some Heritage Trees in Singapore
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Rubber tree at the Japanese Cemetery Park -
Lychee tree at the Japanese Cemetery Park -
Indian rubber tree at the National Museum of Singapore
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Plan to save old and rare trees bears fruit". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Heritage Trees". National Parks Board. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "NParks starts register to track rising; number of heritage trees". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2 November 2021.