Singapore Botanic Gardens Habitat Enhancement & Wildlife Survey

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