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Greening for biodiversity

Terrestrial and freshwater habitats

Discover our forests, freshwater habitats and urban vegetation !

Last updated 15 June 2026

Learn more about our freshwater habitats

Singapore is home to valuable freshwater swamp forests. Read more about these freshwater swamp forests, where to find them, and discover the unique species that call these green spaces home!

Freshwater swamp forests in Singapore

Naturalised streams

Naturalised streams in Singapore

Learn more about our forests

Our Forests

Primary forests in Singapore

Secondary forests

Secondary forests in Singapore

Learn more about our urban vegetation

Our Urban Vegetation

Nature ways in Singapore

Parklands

Parklands in Singapore

community gardens

Community gardens in Singapore

Check out the Terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems page on NParks' website for a summary of the different terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems!