1. Botanic Gardens Team 3 Chia Zi Xuan(15) Chin Han Wen(16) Wayne Zhang(26) 1

2. Tembusu tree The tree is the one on the $5 note. Binomial name: Fagraea fragrans Also known as: Fagraea cochinchinensis, Cyrtophyllum giganteum, Cyrtophyllum peregrinum Family : Gentianaceae Genus: Fagraea Order : Gentianales Species: Fagraea fragrans It is also a heritage tree. 2

3. Heritage Trees Are at least 100 years of age Have lightning conductors on them so as to protect them from lightning as they are very majestic. 3

4. Another example of a heritage tree is this: Madras Thorn (Pithecellobium dulce) Fort Canning Park, Along path beside Service Reservoir. 4

5. Double Coconut Brought into Singapore. Found only in Seychelles. Looks like a disembodied woman’s ‘behind’. Also known as Coco de Mer, Binomial name Lodoicea maldivica, sole member of its genus, Lodoicea. 5

6. Rain Tree Binomial name: Albizia saman Also known as Monkeypod. Rain trees with yellow leaves are really Golden rain trees (see right pic) 6

7. Orchid breeding The Botanic Gardens produce orchid hybrids. Lets people name it after them. 7

8. Part of Singapore’s NEParks which… Provide and enhance the greenery of the Garden City Enhance quality of life through creating memorable recreational experiences and lifestyles Manages 4 nature reserves and 50 major parks, roadside greenery, island-wide Park Connector Network Scientific authority in nature conversation Monitors and coordinates measures to ensure the health of Singapore’s biodiversity 8

9. Motives of NEParks Natural Heritage Historical Heritage People and Nature To bring out… 9

10. City Biodiversity Index May 2008 – Initiated by Minister Mah Bow Tan at 9 th Conference at Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Bonn, Germany. Feb 2009 – Hosted 1 st Expert Workshop on the Development of the CBD Test-bedded by 7 cities Joondalup, Edmonton, Brussels,Monreal, Nagoya and Singapore Oct 2010 – Target for formal adoption at the 10 th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-10) at Nagoya 10

11. About NPark Let's Make Singapore Our Garden. This sums up our vision and mandate. We conserve, create, sustain and enhance the green infrastructure of our Garden City. Combining the visual delights and rich bio- diversity of our parks, gardens & nature reserves with thoughtfully-planned recreational activities, we facilitate your communion with Nature. 11

12. About NPark(Continued) We are driven by the chance to accord Singapore residents a truly enviable lifestyle where ultra-fast modern city living can go hand-in-hand with becalming greenery. We strive to provide you with an environment that is visually stimulating, physically nourishing and emotionally uplifting. Along this journey, we hope to contribute to a Healthy, Happy & Enviable Singapore! 12

13. Botanic Gardens Contacting Them Adress: Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road Singapore 259569 Tel: (65) 6471 7138 / (65) 6471 7361 Fax: (65) 6473 7983 E-mail: NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@ NPARKS.GOV.SG 13

14. Rental of Venues Tel: (65) 6471 7374 Fax: (65) 6467 4832 E-mail: NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@ NPARKS.GOV.SG 14

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