Biodiversity Impact Assessments
Camphora works with our partners to conduct biodiversity baseline studies within terrestrial, aquatic, mangrove and marine ecosystems to understand the impacts of future developments on these ecosystems. Our assessments help developers to refine development plans that reduce impacts on biodiversity and create new habitats wherever possible.
Biodiversity Impact Assessments
Collect & analyse baseline biodiversity data
By mapping the vegetation found onsite and conducting surveys to identify the fauna species present, we identify key habitats and sensitive floral and faunal receptors that would be affected by proposed construction works for development projects.
Predict & evaluate impact on biodiversity
By comparing project design to identified receptors, we evaluate the impact of specific construction works on important habitats as well as sensitive floral and faunal groups onsite. This is done in consideration of larger, long-term conservation efforts within the local context.
Propose mitigation measures
We work with clients, architects, landscape architects and engineers, technical agencies and representatives from nature groups, to recommend design solutions to conserve key important habitats identified onsite and to prescribe site specific measures necessary to safeguard biodiversity and enhance wildlife connectivity.
Notable Projects
Pulau Ubin Shoreline Works & Coastal Boardwalk
Thomson Nature Park
Cross Island Line Phase 2
Lim Chu Kang Region
Keppel &
Surrounding Areas
Camphora works with consultants and contractors to formulate adaptive Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans to reduce risk of excessive habitat loss, fauna mortality and human wildlife conflicts. In addition to setting up frameworks and conducting regular surveys throughout the duration of the construction works, our team is equipped to recommend specific solutions based on project conditions and situations.
Environmental Management & Monitoring
Reforestation & transplanting works
Where there are plants of conservation significance, we identify individuals for harvesting and transplant and prepare method statements inline with specific needs of different species. In larger forested sites, reforestation strategies may be developed in consultation with design teams and technical agencies to jump start the forest succession process, increase plant diversity, create habitats and improve fauna connectivity.
Fauna relocation
Where suitable and needed, we propose fauna relocation for species affected by construction in consultation with technical agencies. Feasibility studies prior to the relocation include the scouting of suitable host sites, and carrying out literature review on suitable host sites to ensure that as much as possible, affected individuals remain in similar environments.
Focal faunal species surveys
We help to monitor focal faunal species groups to assess and understand changes in species behaviour due to ongoing construction works. With the data collected, we provide recommendations on site- and species-specific wildlife management strategies.
Notable Projects
J107
Mandai West Arrival Node
& Bird Park
Mandai Resort
Rifle Range Nature Park
Baseline & Impact Assessment
CROSS ISLAND LINE PHASE 2 (On-going)
Client: Land Transport Authority
ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STUDY AT THE
LIM CHU KANG REGION (On-going)
Client: Singapore Food Agency
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AT
KEPPEL & SURROUNDING AREAS (2022)
Client: Housing and Development Board &
Urban Redevelopment Authority
SOUTHERN TENGAH/TENGAH TOWN (2021)
Client: Housing and Development Board
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
BAHAR/ CLEANTECH PARK MASTER PLAN (2018)
Client: JTC Corporation
BROOKVALE FOREST (2018)
Client: Hoi Hup Realty
BULIM PHASE 2 MASTER PLAN (2018)
Client: JTC Corporation
PULAU SEMAKAU (2018)
Client: National Environment Agency
PULAU UBIN SHORELINE WORKS &
COASTAL BOARDWALK (2018)
Client: National Parks Board
SISTERS’ ISLAND MARINE PARK (2018)
Client: National Parks Board
SPRINGLEAF FOREST CONSERVATION PLANNING (2018)
Client: National Parks Board, Urban Redevelopment Authority
SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE (2018)
Client: Singapore Police Force
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
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: Public Utilities Board
BISHAN - ANG MO KIO PARK (2009)
Arboriculture and Horticulture
Client: Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl
BASF Learning Campus (2014)
Arboriculture
Client: BASF
Habitat Enhancement,
Creation & Design
BIDADARI HDB C15 & 16 (2020)
Client: Housing and Development Board
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
BAY EAST (2019)
Client: Gardens by the Bay
HUDHUFUSHI RESORT, MALDIVES (2018)
Client: Salad Dressing
YUSOF ISHAK SECONDARY SCHOOL (2018)
Client: Ministry of Education
MANDAI RESORT (On-going)
Client: Mandai Park Holdings
Mangrove & Coastal Habitat Restoration
Environmental Management & Monitoring
PULAU UBIN SHORELINE WORKS & COASTAL BOARDWALK (2018)
Client: National Parks Board
PULAU TEKONG MANGROVE RESTORATION (2009)
Client: Housing and Development Board
MANDAI WEST ARRIVAL NODE & BIRD PARK
(On-going)
Client: Mandai Park Holdings
J107 (On-going)
Client: Land Transport Authority
RIFLE RANGE NATURE PARK (On-going)
Client: National Parks Board
BUKIT TIMAH GOLF COMPLEX (2020)
Client: Temasek Club
