What is the state of Mangrove Conservation in Singapore?

MANGROVE ENGINEERING
Mangrove engineering has been carried out at Pulau Tekong to save last largest pristine stretch of mangroves in Singapore. This is never-before-attempted approach to coastal protection and restoration carried out by NParks. More than 1,000 mangrove trees on Pulau Tekong's north-eastern coastline are at risk from serious erosion due to boat traffic. The erosion has affected 3km of north-eastern shore, posing a threat to the 92 hectares of mangroves in Pulau Tekong which is one of the largest remaining mangrove areas in Singapore with a mature and undisturbed habitat. Even though the Tekong mangrove area is off-limits to the public, it remains an important part of Singapore's natural heritage and a source of genetic diversity. It is home to rare birds and rare mangrove species such as Tumu berau. 

Mangroove Engineering adapted from the Strait Times

Location of the Mangrove Project

PROPAGATION AND REPLANTING Seedling nursery of Pulau Semakau In Singapore, the primary agency for conservation is the National Parks Board (NParks), which was established on 6 June 1990. One of its functions is "to propagate, protect and preserve the plants and animals of Singapore" according to the National Parks Act, 1996. At the National University of Singapore, staff and students of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research of the Department of Biological Sciences also help in the conservation of the rarer native plant species by germinating seeds, growing the seedlings to suitable size and distributing them to various government institutions for planting in the wild or parks.  A worker with a bag of mangroves  During the construction of the first offshore landfill at Pulau Semakau-Pulau Sakeng, a significant amount of mangroves was destroyed. The Ministry of the Environment has ensured that a similar area of mangrove was replanted when the construction was completed, and a seedling nursery was started for this purpose. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES  Staff teaching school students about the food web Anyone can learn about the importance of conservation and never poach plants and animals from protected areas. However, conservation can only succeed with education to the public. Education programs are being carried out to educate Singaporeans on Singapore's mangroves. Excursions are conducted by experts appreciation groups such as the Nature Society (Singapore). Education programmes have been initiated by the Sungei Buloh Nature Park, the Habitat Group and several schools to expose school children to the fragile habitat of the mangroves. Guidebooks are also available for more information.