Its development will be supported by Keppel Corp through a S$1mil (RM3mil) donation. It comprises coral rubble, sandy substrates and seagrass beds, with rich intertidal faunal diversity.Ī new coastal trail will also be introduced as part of the restoration work, where visitors can learn about coastal habitats and their resident diversity.

These lie beside the last remaining rocky shore on mainland Singapore. These comprise a 10ha coastal hill forest and a coastal beach forest in the 2.5ha area between the coastal hill forest and the sea. In a statement on its Forest Restoration Action Plan for the reserve, the National Parks Board (NParks) said the measures planned till 2030 will strengthen the ecological and climate resilience of its habitats. The authorities will also study how they can enhance the connectivity between the 22ha Labrador Nature Reserve and its surrounding green spaces as they embark on future plans for the area, he said. The restoration of the area - which is the size of 17 football fields - will include the planting of 5,000 native trees that are suited to the coastal forest environment together with the community, National Development Minister Desmond Lee announced on Sunday (Nov 7). SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A 12.5ha coastal forest in Labrador, along the Greater Southern Waterfront, will be restored starting next year as part of Singapore's ongoing efforts to conserve its biodiversity for future generations.

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