Tan Yong Hao, Ju Yuting, Wang Yibo, Yoon Ki Hyun, Zhang Ziyu
Academic Advisor: Dr. Chua Siew Chin
Industry Advisor: Nparks
Our research investigated the relationship between the density of the canopy cover and the recruitment of three secondary forest species in Singapore. We propose that the density of the canopy cover and the growth of secondary forest species is likely to be related, as the density of the canopy cover would affect the microclimatic variables of temperature and relative humidity, which in turn would affect the growth of the secondary forest species that we are interested in. We hypothesize that a denser canopy cover would result in a weaker understory regeneration of the secondary species. A better understanding of this research topic could be of significance to Singapore’s urban planners planning to incorporate natural growth and regeneration of secondary forest in new development and conservation plans.
Keywords: Built Environment & Green Infrastructure, Singapore Botanic Gardens, natural regeneration, canopy foliage, plant survey