“City in Nature” – Singapore’s oft-quoted slogan representing its aspirations to be a modern yet biophilic city, in which a world-class built environment and natural greenery co-exist in harmony. Where better to learn about Singapore’s “City in Nature” ambitions than its most famous nature heritage site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG). On my “GE4224: Applied Biogeography” learning journey in SBG on 5 February 2022, I had the opportunity to learn about one of SBG’s major restoration projects: the Keppel Discovery Wetlands (KDW).

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