
Arboriculture

Tree conservation is at the core of Camphora’s conservation ideology. Although arboriculture is an urban discipline, arboriculture principles are relevant and essential for developments near or within forests. To date, Camphora has worked on more than 500 arboriculture projects locally and overseas ranging in complexity from master planning to conservation of large tembusu trees within developments facing land use constraints. In addition, we have the capabilities to formulate transplanting strategies for very large trees.
Arboriculture

Tree Conservation
& Design
The arborist team is proficient in hazard tree evaluation and construction impact assessment for trees affected by development. We deploy scientific equipment like IML Resistographs and PICUS tomography to understand the retention value of trees. We provide tree consultation services for master plans, new developments and established landscapes and work with design team and builders to recommend construction solutions at proximity to conserved trees and to guide submissions for authority clearances.

Transplanting
large trees
Large tree transplants are technically challenging to execute due to the tedious coordination of the transplant process and the complex science behind ensuring that the transplant survives and is structurally stable post-transplant. Camphora has a standing professional team that can be called upon to plan and execute large transplants. This team includes professional engineers, competent arboriculture tree-climbing teams and large crane operators that have years of experience on similar projects.
Notable Projects

St Andrew's Cathedral

Terminal 4 Rain Tree Transplant

BASF Learning Campus
Photo Credits: COEN Design Pte Ltd
Baseline & Impact Assessment
SENTOSA DEEP GRAVITY SEWER (2020)
Client: Sentosa Development Corporation
NANYANG PIPELINE (2020)
Client: Public Utilities Board
NEO TIEW LAND PREPARATION WORKS (2020)
Client: National Environment Agency
YISHUN NEIGHBOURHOOD 5 (2020)
Client: Housing and Development Board
MOUNT PLEASANT MASTER PLAN (2019)
Client: Housing and Development Board
MOUNT FABER FUNICULAR SYSTEM AND MASTER PLAN (2019)
Client: Mount Faber Leisure Group
SENTOSA ALPINE COASTER (2019)
Client: Sentosa Development Corporation
WOODLANDS NORTH COAST (2019)
Client: Housing and Development Board
SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE (2018)
Client: Singapore Police Force
BROOKVALE FOREST (2018)
Client: Hoi Hup Realty
PULAU UBIN SHORELINE WORKS &
COASTAL BOARDWALK (2018)
Client: National Parks Board
PULAU SEMAKAU (2018)
Client: National Environment Agency
SISTERS’ ISLAND MARINE PARK (2018)
Client: National Parks Board
SPRINGLEAF FOREST CONSERVATION PLANNING (2018)
Client: National Parks Board, Urban Redevelopment Authority
BAHAR/ CLEANTECH PARK MASTER PLAN (2018)
Client: JTC Corporation
BULIM PHASE 2 MASTER PLAN (2018)
Client: JTC Corporation
JURONG ECO GARDEN (2017)
Client: JTC Corporation
THOMSON, BUKIT BATOK NATURE PARKS (2016)
Client: National Parks Board
RAPID TRANSPORT SYSTEM (2015)
Client: Land Transport Authority
CROSS ISLAND LINE PHASE 2 (On-going)
Client: Land Transport Authority
Arboriculture
ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL
(since 2012)
Arboriculture
Client: St Andrew’s Cathedral
CHANGI AIRPORT, TERMINAL 4 (2017)
Horticulture
Client: Changi Airport Group
TERMINAL 4 RAIN TREE TRANSPLANT (2016)
Arboriculture
Client: Changi Airport Group
PUNGGOL DIGITAL DISTRICT (2016)
Arboriculture
Client: JTC Corporation
THE SIENA (2014)
Arboriculture
Client: Far East Organisation
BISHAN-BRADDELL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT WORKS (2014)
Arboriculture
Client: PUB
BISHAN - ANG MO KIO PARK (2009)
Arboriculture and Horticulture
Client: Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl
BASF Learning Campus (2014)
Arboriculture
Client: BASF
Habitat Enhancement,
Creation & Design
YUSOF ISHAK SECONDARY SCHOOL (2018)
Client: Ministry of Education
BAY EAST (2019)
Client: Gardens by the Bay
BIDADARI HDB C15 & 16 (2020)
Client: Housing and Development Board
HUDHUFUSHI RESORT, MALDIVES (2018)
Client: Salad Dressing
RESEARCH ON MAINTENANCE OF URBAN
LANDSCAPES (2020)
Client: National University of Singapore
JURONG ECO GARDEN (2021)
Client: Ramboll Studio Dreisetl
RIFLE RANGE NATURE PARK (On-going)
Client: National Parks Board
Mangrove & Coastal Habitat Restoration
PULAU TEKONG MANGROVE RESTORATION (2009)
Client: Housing and Development Board
Environmental Management & Monitoring
BUKIT TIMAH GOLF COMPLEX (2020)
Client: Temasek Club
PULAU UBIN SHORELINE WORKS & COASTAL BOARDWALK (2018)
Client: National Parks Board