Tree Conservation Area (TCA)

Tree Conservation Areas have mature trees that enhance the environment with their lush greenery and shade. It was established in Singapore to control careless felling of those trees.

Protected trees are defined as:

• More than 1m girth (or 0.31m diameter)
• Heritage trees and roads (could be outside TCA)
• Within vacant land

Trees could be protected whether on State and privately owned land. They cannot be felled without approval from National Parks Board (NParks).

Failure to do so:

• Compensation (when case taken to court; determined by prosecution. between $76,000 and $50,000 based on past cases) and fine of not more than $50,000, or
• Composition fine of $2,000 for each tree felled [1]

A Certified Arborist report may be needed to accompany the request to NParks.
Depending on tree species, size and condition, a basic assessment report costs $150-$600 per tree.

To check if your land is on TCA and for reports to accompany your submission, contact a Certified Arborist (not from NParks) from this list:
http://www.cuge.com.sg/Listing-of-Certified-Arborists


Reference:
1. http://wildsingaporenews.blogspot.hk/2009/07/house-owner-fined-6000-for-cutting-down.html
2. https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/tree-conservation-areas

 TCA 1

TCA 2