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Habitatnews 2004-07: Monday 5th April 2004
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Nature-related news for the busy Singaporean.
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Hopea sangal sculpture to be officially unveiled at the Singapore Zoo
Reply this email with your fullname if you would like to join us for the launch at
the Singapore Zoological Gardens on: Wednesday 7th April 2004: 9am.
Dear friends,
When the rare Chengal pasir (Hopea sangal) tree was felled on 20 November
2002, a volunteer group began working to ensure that the tree was not cut
down in vain.
By September 2003, the recovered logs were transformed into sculptures and
an education programme conducted during the Sculpture Symposium.
A subsequent appeal for sponsors saw the Wildlife Reserves of Singapore
(WRS) step forward to transfer, exhibit, maintain the Hopea sangal
sculpture. With 1.5 million visitors a year, 80% of whom are local, an
excellent display site for the sculptures has been found.
A programme will be developed around the sculpture to educate people about
the role of trees in natural ecosystems and the urban environment, how to
protect them and the special stories of Changi's heritage. The Hopea sangal
will not have been felled in vain.
On Wednesday 7th April 2004, the Hopea sangal sculpture display will be
officially opened. A seedling form the Hopea sangal's last release of seeds
will be presented to WRS. You are welcome to join us. Just reply to this
email and we will inform the zoo so you get waived in.
Cheerio!
Sivasothi
On behalf of the
Hopea sangal Working Group
- Derek Yap, National Parks Board,
- Wang Ruobing, Sculpture Society Singapore),
- Vilma D'Rozario, Nature Society (Singapore)
- N. Sivasothi, NUS Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research
Many people were involved in the process.
For background on the Hopea sangal tree and Changi, see:
http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/heritage/changi/
The page will be updated with information and photos.
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"If we can generate some positive outcomes from this sad event, perhaps
future generations will be less harsh in their judgment towards us. One day,
when they gaze upon this monument or conservation icon, they will come to
appreciate that although their predecessors were unable to pass on the tree
to them, they did make a noble effort to pass on the valuable lessons
learnt, as well as their values and aspirations for a better and greener
world to them.
Capimus sed tradimus? Should we not start now?"
--- Joseph Lai, botanist, 18th April 2003
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