Singapore, 30 May 2025 – Singapore Post (SingPost) and the National Parks Board (NParks) today announced the launch of a new stamp issue, "Critically Endangered Flora of Singapore – Flora of Coastal Forests”, featuring four critically endangered native coastal plants. This is the final set in the series that spotlights critically endangered flora of Singapore, with the first and second sets released in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
This collaborative stamp series with NParks' Nature Conservation Masterplan actively addresses these challenges through initiatives focused on expanding, restoring, and enhancing Singapore's natural capital, including the crucial Species Recovery Programme.
As of 2025, this programme includes 86 rare and endangered native plant species. Under this programme, NParks collects seeds and plant materials, propagating the specimens in nurseries before planting them out at their existing habitats or suitable new sites across Singapore. This effectively expands the species' genetic diversity and habitat range, increasing their chances of long-term survival.
The "Critically Endangered Flora of Singapore – Flora of Coastal Forests" stamp issue features four remarkable species currently under NParks’ Species Recovery Programme:
- Queen Coralbead (Nephroia orbiculata): This sprawling vine produces distinctive dark blue, grape-like fruits and has been propagated from collections made across Singapore, including Coney Island and Changi.
- Ficus stricta: A native strangling fig tree found in tropical and sub-tropical forests, Ficus stricta bears orange to dark red figs that serve as a vital food source for local bird populations.
- Sea Trumpet (Cordia subcordata): This small tree is easily recognisable by its showy, bright orange, trumpet-like flowers, adding vibrant colour to coastal landscapes.
- Ormocarpum cochinchinense: A small shrub to tree characterised by its yellow to white flowers that mature into distinctive sickle-shaped pods.
Group Chief Operating Officer Neo Su Yin said "At SingPost, we are proud to use our platform to spotlight Singapore’s unique natural heritage and the urgent need for conservation. This stamp series not only celebrates the beauty and diversity of our coastal flora but also reflects our commitment to sustainability and community engagement. By bringing these critically endangered species to the public’s attention, we hope to inspire greater awareness and collective action towards conserving Singapore’s biodiversity for future generations."
Ms Sophianne Araib, Executive Director, Horticulture & Community Cluster at NParks, added, "NParks' Species Recovery Programme aims to increase the populations of endemic, rare or threatened native species, ensuring that future generations will also be able to enjoy our rich biodiversity in Singapore. As we wrap up the stamp series, we hope that the public recognise and appreciate the resilience of these species in our midst and play their part to support conservation efforts in Singapore, such as through joining our volunteer and citizen science programmes."
The "Critically Endangered Flora of Singapore – Flora of Coastal Forests" stamp issue will be available for purchase from 30 May 2025 at all philatelic stores, General Post Office, and online at shop.singpost.com, while stocks last. The public can also purchase the stamps at the Festival of Biodiversity, an annual celebration of the community's efforts to conserve Singapore's natural heritage. This year, it will be held at the Plaza, National Library Building, from 31 May to 1 June.
About Singapore Post Limited (SingPost)
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About National Parks Board
The National Parks Board (NParks) is responsible for enhancing and managing the urban ecosystems of our City in Nature. We are the lead agency for greenery, biodiversity conservation, and wildlife and animal health, welfare and management. We also work closely with the community to enhance the quality of our living environment.
NParks manages parks, nature reserves, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Pulau Ubin and the Sisters' Islands Marine Park. Adding to this is the extensive network of Nature Ways, and Park Connector Network that links major parks, nature areas and residential estates island-wide. NParks also manages millions of trees, including those along roads and in our parks, gardens and state land.
NParks has developed an urban biodiversity conservation model, which aims to conserve representative ecosystems in land-scarce Singapore. NParks also monitors and coordinates measures to enhance the presence of biodiversity in our urban landscape.
The Animal & Veterinary Service, a cluster within NParks, is the main touch-point for animal-related issues, as well as the first responder for animal-related feedback. By improving the standards of the animal and veterinary sectors, we aim to safeguard animal health and welfare in Singapore.
NParks is working closely with partners in the landscape, horticulture, veterinary and animal sectors to increase productivity, and provide training for all levels of the workforce. Enhancing competencies of the industry will support Singapore’s vision of being a City in Nature.
For more information, visit www.nparks.gov.sg and www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz
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