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the blog --
stuck in the mud, started on 12th july 05. the title was inspired from the difficulty faced when moving about in the mud. this blog will contain project reflections, interesting findings, and frequent updates on the research.

the researchers --
ada
amanda
zhongning

the mentor --
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Mr Lim Cheng Puay

the project --
hypothesis:
Although the Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve has been long gazetted as a nature conservation site, the constant human traffic into it and sea traffic have caused the mangrove to deteriorate. However, because of the fact that SBWR has been assured of being conserved, the public often takes for granted that the mangrove will remain as pristine as the day it was preserved. By doing our part to restore it, this mangrove will be able to last longer and serve as a better portal for public education on environmental issues.

aims and objectives:
1. To understand how the mangrove forest works
2. To learn about mangrove maintenance
3. To discover the best method in helping the mangrove enhance its recovery of ecosystem
4. To experiment on ways in which best facilitates the regeneration of degraded mangrove forests
5. To work towards reforestation and reduction of deforestation
6. To promote public awareness of reforestation efforts in Singapore
7. To monitor reforested mangrove areas in Singapore in order to evaluate success of reforestation

research questions:
1. What is the best way to enhance the recovery of ecosystem of a mangrove forest?
2. Which way best facilitates the regeneration of degraded mangrove forest?
3. How is the process of mangrove reforestation carried out?
4. How often is mangrove reforestation carried out in Singapore?
5. How long does it take to restore 1 hectare of mangrove?
6. At what rate is mangrove deforestation going on in Singapore?
7. What are the impacts of mangrove deforestation on Singapore? How can damages be reduced and benefits be increased?

the linkages --
online guidebooks
mr siva's blog
mr lim's blog

meetings --
23rd July - 8am @ Sungei Buloh Kranji Extension (Tide Level: 1.3 m)
30th July - 9 am @ Sungei Buloh Kranji Extension (Tide Level: 1.2 m)
7th August - 7.30 am @ Sungei Buloh Kranji Extension (Tide Level: 0.5 m)

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Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Bakau minyak, Rhizophora apiculata 


Bakau minyak, Rhizophora apiculata
Originally uploaded by _Cheng Puay.
This photo was taken at Pulau Semakau, during a quick transect to assess the biodiversity residing in Singapore's landfill. It is amazing and tough to navigate through the thick net of prop roots. The trees were about 6 meters tall and it is hard to tell where the trunk ends and where the root begins.

Rhizophora apiculata prefers deep soft mud and flooding by high tides. It's red stipules covering the leaves and its short greyish inflorescence stalks distinguishes it from the other members of the genus; R. stylosa and R. mucronata.

// nature called  @  7:17 am