Name : Eco & Nature
Group Members :
U Kwang Siong (Group Leader)
Kiang Jiexuan Don
Elaine Yeo Wenxiu
Ruth Chew Su Chern
Freya Gazder
Khairunnisa Binte Mazlan
School : Temasek Polytechnic
Disclaimer : This blog is for a school project and the information provided is correct at time of blogging.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Introduction

Basically, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve are bounded by 4 reservoirs; MacRitchie Reservoir, Lower Peirce Reservoir, Upper Peirce Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir. It serves as a water catchment area, and at the same time, helps to maintain the quality of water in the reservoirs. The Central Nature Reserve Branch of the National Parks Board manages both the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. In total, they cover an area of approximately 3,043 hectares. Singapore’s highest hill Bukit Timah, of a height of 163m, can also be found in these reserves.

Together with the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, the Reserve is the home for over 840 species of flowering plants. These include towering trees, climbing palms, ferns, orchids, gingers, and strange blooms such as Black or Bat lily. In addition, the Reserve is also the home to over 500 species animal such as long tailed Macaques or monkeys. Other special treats are the Flying lemur (Colugo) and squirrels. Forest birds include the Striped Tit babbler, the Fairy bluebird, drongos and bulbuls. It is also one of the largest patches of primary rainforest left in Singapore today.

Getting there

By BusSBS service 170. TIBs services 67, 75, 171, 173, 184, 852 and 961. Alight along Upper Bukit Timah Road, opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre and Beauty World Centre, or along Jalan Anak Bukit, opposite Courts furniture store, and walk to the end of Hindhede Drive.

By CarTravelling from the city, follow the direction of Upper Bukit Timah Road towards Woodlands, make a u-turn just after the Courts furniture store and turn left into Hindhede Drive. Limited parking is available at the foothill of the reserve. To minimize our impact to the reserve, especially on weekends, you may like to take the public transport instead.

Recreation

Some of the activities that are available at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve include trekking & nature walk, photography, heritage trails & guided tours, and bird watching. Through trekking and sightseeing in this nature reserve, you can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, which is a totally different experience from your everyday lifestyle. In addition, photography is also allowed. Thus, one can capture the fond memories and unique scenes during the time there. Apart from that, strolling, running, and hiking also available in this nature reserve. This reserve is popular among athletes, who are training for mountain climbing.

Some Tips for Your Safety and Enjoyment

- Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing. You might want to carry a backpack containing a water bottle and insect repellant.

- It is wise to keep to designated trails and roads. Hikers are advised NOT to use the biking trail for hiking.

- Open fires and camping are prohibited.

- Seek the advice of Rangers, Officers and Nature Wardens who are here to assist you.

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