1 Do I need to seek NParks' approval if I want to remove a tree in my garden? Approval from the National Parks Board (NParks) is needed only if the tree is within one of the two tree conservation areas, or has been deemed a heritage tree. You can call NParks' helpline on 1800-4717300. If necessary, officers will pay you a visit to inspect the trees. 2 Do private developers need to seek NParks'...
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LIVING in an urban jungle of HDB flats, residents would find green open spaces a natural tonic. So, it may seem counter-intuitive to suggest that Singapore's green planners take a leaf from their housing counterparts. But Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who said on Friday that the evolution of green spaces here was "not bad", believes the lessons learnt from building HDB flats could in a way be instructive...