The Gardens of Singapore

Singapore Botanic Gardens, the world's first tropical botanic garden to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, stands out for its long-standing contributions to horticultural excellence, botanical research, and conservation. A study by Lindsay and Middleton (2018) highlights how this historic garden, founded in 1859, complements the more recent Gardens by the Bay (opened in 2012), which focuses on large-scale, visually stunning plant displays. Together, these gardens effectively engage the public in plant conservation efforts, fostering significant support for greening initiatives and the protection of natural areas in land-scarce Singapore. The research underscores their dual role in education and advocacy, demonstrating how contrasting approaches can synergize to achieve broad societal impact.

Lindsay, S., & Middleton, D. (2018). The Gardens of Singapore. Sibbaldia: The International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture, (16), 169–177. https://doi.org/10.24823/sibbaldia.2018.254