
Singapore Botanic Gardens Habitat Enhancement & Wildlife Survey
- Environmental Conservation
- Outreach & Education

Habitat Enhancement & Wildlife Survey
The programme will be conducted over 6 to 7 sessions from April to September 2019. At the end of all the sessions, participants will have the chance to share their learning experience in a short presentation.
Learning Objectives of the Programme:
Habitat enhancement – native tree and shrub planting
– Identify common native trees and shrubs
– Understand the ecological role of plants and the characteristics of their native habitats
– Plant saplings using appropriate horticultural techniques
Removal of alien invasive species
– Identify common invasive plants
– Understand the reproductive biology of invasive plants and their impact on the forest
– Remove invasive plants using appropriate horticultural techniques
Horticultural maintenance – watering, pruning, fertilising
– Identify common plant problems, e.g. drought stress, nutrient deficiency, pest infestation
– Understand the basic needs of plants and how they can be met
– Nurture plants using appropriate horticultural techniques
Monitoring of Tree Growth
– Measure trees using appropriate forestry techniques
– Understand how a tree grows in height and girth
Wildlife Surveys
– Identify common bird and butterfly species
– Record observations in a scientific manner
– Participate in and contribute to a citizen science survey
Requirements
- A single unit/ group of minimum of 10 Scouts to a maximum of 20 Scouts
- Only applicable to the Scout Section (13 to 16 years of age)
- Commit to 6 to 7 weekday 3-hour sessions from April to September 2019
Criteria Satisfaction

Aim 1: People and natural systems have clean water and clean air

Aim 2: Sufficient natural habitat exists to support native species

Environmental Project
- April 2019 Onwards
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 -
Scouts
13 - 16 Years Old