Q2 What are the types of trees protected under the TCAs?

Two green spaces in the South Central and Eastern parts of Singapore were gazetted as Tree Conservation Areas (TCAs) on 2 August to control indiscriminate felling of mature trees. These areas were selected for the large extent of greenery and natural heritage that are worth conserving.

This vegetation, some of which are 50– years old, beautifies the environment with lush foliage and. The Parks and Trees Act (Chapter ) The Parks and Trees Act is an Act to provide for planting, maintenance and conservation of trees and plants within national parks, nature reserves, tree conservation areas, heritage road green buffers and other specified areas, and. Generally, NParks’ DC approval is required if your development will be: a.

Providing new or affecting existing requisite planting area, such as green buffers, peripheral planting verges, or open air parking planting areas within and adjacent to the development site. b. Removing trees (above m girth) within a Tree Conservation Area or vacant land.

Jul 06, Do Not Cut Trees Without Permission in Singapore. Benson Koh Property Laws July 6, 2 Minutes. Never cut down trees without permission, especially when you’re in areas you are not familiar with that might be protected by the law. When Mr Foo Suan Pin got a contractor to chop down three fruit trees in his garden in the Holland Road area in Septemberit did not occur to him that Reviews: 1.

Contractors. Kindly note that the following list is only for informative purpose. It is not representative of NParks’ endorsement, recommendation nor guarantee on. This tree boasts of a large, rounded, bushy crown with a robust, cylindrical trunk.

Kindly note that the following list is only for informative purpose.

Its wood is highly appreciated for its rich reddish mahogany brown colour and is often used for furniture, construction and boat-building! Species: Khaya senegalensis. Common Name: African Mahogany.

Jan 30, Damaging or removing plants or parts of plants from parks and gardens is not permitted, NParks has said. Under the Parks and Trees Act, it is an offence to cut, collect or displace any plant in Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Under the Parks & Trees Act S14, a person must obtain written approval from the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation to remove or cut any tree with a girth exceeding 1m growing on any vacant land or on the Gazetted Tree Conservation Areas (TCA), unless it is: for the prevention of imminent danger; or.

May 11, Inspecting each tree takes about 15 minutes, something NParks hopes the RTMS will help to cut down by more than half. An Act to provide for the planting, maintenance and conservation of trees and plants within national parks, nature reserves, tree conservation areas, heritage road green buffers and other specified areas, and for matters connected therewith. 1. This Act may be cited as the Parks and Trees Act. 2.