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for a wild visit Proper preparation makes for a more enjoyable visit. Wild visits are also more fun if we observe some basic courtesies. Here are some tips for nature photographers. Special preparations for visiting Chek Jawa. Preparations
Check the weather
forecast at the National Environment Agency's Meteorological Services
website's Nowcast
and Forecast which has a 3-hour to 3-day outlook for various
locations in Singapore. Be a visitor that makes a difference for nature: Be a role model and set a good example for visitors around you. If you observe anything unusual (e.g., degradation, damage, pollution of the environment) or illegal activties, report it to NParks at 1-800-4717300. Your active participation will help to preserve our wild places. Be patient: It is more fun to quietly observe animals going about their daily business. If they are disturbed, most will simply hide until they feel the coast is clear. This can take a long time, during which there will be nothing for you to see. Be quiet: The animals can hear you better than you can hear them! Also, other visitors come to wild places to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Respect other visitors by leaving your radio behind, switching mobile phones to silent mode and speaking softly. Respect the wild: Don't touch or harass animals as they may defend themselves if they feel threatened. Some plants may also cause rashes. Watch where you put your hands and feet to avoid hurting and being hurt. Don't use plants or animals as toys or food for other animals. Leave everything the way you found it.
Respect the dead: Even dead leaves and animals have a role to play. As they decay, nutrients are returned to the ecosystem. It is illegal to pluck leaves, flowers or remove other materials at designated reserves and parks. Poaching is illegal at reserves and parks. Please report any poaching to NParks at 1-800-4717300. Don't leave your mark on nature: Just as you enjoy the untarnished beauty of nature, so will those who come after you. Please don't vandalise or leave graffiti. Killer Litter! Litter is not only unsightly but also kills small animals that get trapped in them (e.g., inside plastic bags) and larger animals that may eat them accidentally. If you could bring a sweet to the walk, you can bring the empty wrapper home too. Stay on designated routes, boardwalks and trails: the ground is alive with small animals, growing plants and delicate seedlings. Stomping on them will result in a barren area around the route which means there will be less for us to see along the trails. You may also get lost if you stray from the marked trails.
No pets please! Please do not walk your dog in wild natural areas. Dogs leave a scent which disturbs the native wildlife. Dogs may also dig up or harass wildlife. Wildlife that defend themselves from dogs may injure the dog or the owner. So please leave your pet at home. Do not feed the monkeys: You do them more harm than good. Feeding is often a death sentence for a monkey. The forest also suffers as the monkeys no longer disperse seeds that is so important to forest regeneration. more about the harm caused by feeding monkeys Don't release unwanted pets in a wild place: Introduction of non-native animals (and plants) to our wild places can upset the natural balance. The introduced animal may die or worse, thrive and displace our native animals. So please don't release animals such as birds, turtles, fishes or rabbits in our wild places. more about the impact of animal release Special
courtesies See also...
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Need
to arrange
a nature event? try these nature guides and groups ... Subaraj Rajathurai nature guide Joseph Lai nature guide Creative Kids workshops for schools Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research workshops for schools Green Volunteers Network nature walks Nature Society nature walks |