Event Details

Join us for an insightful afternoon about native bird species and how their fruit-eating behaviour shapes local ecosystems!

Forest are more than just trees. They are living systems shaped by interconnected relationships between plants, wildlife and the environment. Among these relationships, seed dispersal by fruit-eating animals, or frugivores, especially birds, plays a vital role in supporting forest regeneration, biodiversity, and resilience in the face of climate change and urban pressures. But what fruits do birds eat, how do researchers uncover these hidden ecological interactions, and how can communities and everyday citizens play a role in supporting conservation in Singapore?

The Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions (CNCS) is excited to host a public talk exploring the role of frugivorous birds in Singapore’s tropical forest ecosystem and the importance of biodiversity conservation in urban landscapes. The session will feature seed dispersal ecologist and doctoral researcher Ms Fung Tze Kwan, who will share highlights from her research on plant-frugivore interactions in Singapore’s forests, and how these insights can inform ecological restoration efforts that better support biodiversity and long-term ecosystem health. This will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr Charles Marsh, Research Fellow from CNCS with Ms Fung, Dr Chong Kwek Yan, Deputy Director, Forest Ecology, from the National Parks Board and Mr Movin Nyanasegaran, President of the Bird Society of Singapore.

Supported by HSBC, this public talk offers a window into how collaborative science is uncovering these crucial plant-animal relationships and why these interactions matter for forest and biodiversity conservation. It will be followed by an expert panel discussion on the importance of long-term ecological monitoring, field research experiences, the role of collaborative research in supporting conservation, and ways the public can help protect Singapore’s native wildlife and green spaces.

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