Ubin Mangrove

The mangrove forests are an important part of the coastal zone in Pulau Ubin. They protect the shoreline from erosion and serve as habitats to a wide range of biodiversity. A former aquaculture farm at the south-eastern part of Pulau Ubin has been selected for a pilot restoration project involving the Restore Ubin Mangroves (RUM) group. 

Supported by NParks, RUM was founded with the aim of restoring the mangrove forests through science-informed methods and outreach efforts to the community. Restoration of the mangroves will follow the Ecological Mangrove Restoration (EMR) method, which assesses and leverages on the physical characteristics of a site, especially elevation and hydrology, to improve the restoration of mangroves. Different mangrove species are selected for planting, depending on the site characteristics. The EMR method has been widely adopted in many countries. 

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