Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Year of Declaration:  2003
Area (hectares): 130
Area and Location:

Located on the northwest sector of Singapore, close to the Kranji Reservoir.  

 

Description:

Singapore’s first and only protected wetland reserve and home to over 500 species of tropical flora and fauna. These are the most extensive mangroves remaining in Singapore.

 

Habitat Types:

Mangrove forest is the main wetland type.  There are also mudflats in the intertidal areas, a network of brackish water ponds, freshwater ponds, areas of grasslandand patches of secondary forest.

 

Unique Flora:

Sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), Tui (Dolichandrone spathacea), sea teak (Podocarpus polystachyus), cattail or bulrush (Typha angustifolia); water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes); and water banana (Ludwigia adscendens);  orchid, Cymbidium bicolor;  climber,  Hoya verticillata; bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus); mangrove species; and buah cheri (Muntingia calabura).

 

Unique Fauna:

The smooth coated  otter; crab-eating macaque; water monitor;  estuarine crocodile. At night, the palm civet; large-tailed nightjar; collared scops owl;  lesser dog-faced fruit bat; dog-faced water snake; and fireflies. 

 

Ecotourism Destination and Activities:

The park features guided walks, educational tours for children, bird watching activities, and talks on marine fish.  A Wireless Learning Trail on the mangrove boardwalk is another key feature in the wetland reserve.

 

Biological Richness: • 223 species of birds
• 100 species of fish
• 35 species of dragonflies