TRAIL From August 2019 to March 2020 - MSIG Singapore
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We share our planet with millions of different species. This huge variety of plants,
animals, insects and the places they live is called biodiversity. Together, they provide
us with essentials like food, drinking water, clean air, medicines and shelter.
In the past 40 years, wildlife has declined drastically by 60% and is expected to drop
further to 67% by 2020. Habitat destruction and over-exploitation of our natural
resources are primary causes for this loss of nature.
MSIG Insurance seeks to go beyond their core purpose of protecting the things that
people hold dear. In its mission to secure a sound future for the planet, MSIG launched
the MSIG BIODIVERSITY TRAIL which aims to raise awareness about the protection
of biodiversity for a sustainable future.
The MSIG BIODIVERSITY TRAIL is a fun, engaging and educational trail where you
can learn more about the biodiversity we have right here within Singapore’s first
UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
This trail allows people from all different walks of life to come together, connect back
to nature and experience a different side of Singapore! Using the District mobile app,
the trail will take you through strategically placed checkpoints and challenges where
you can pick up interesting facts about local biodiversity. For instance, did you know
that the Singapore Botanic Gardens was lauded for having the world’s largest orchid
collection? It displays over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids of orchids in its gardens
while also housing and protecting critically endangered trees, like the Johore Fig tree.
We hope this free and easy-to-explore biodiversity trail will help you understand the
riches our environment provides us and inspire you to take action to protect it.
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CONT
1. Trail journey 4
2. Getting started 5
3. Trail information 6
4. Rules and regulations 7
5. Important notes 8
6. Suggested attire & packing list 9
7. Map of the Gardens 10
8. Getting there 11
9. Additional guide for self-organised groups 12
10. Frequently Asked Questions 13
DID YOU KNOW?
Otters are top predators, keeping
the food chain beneath them
balanced! Smooth coated otters
are social creatures so they are
usually spotted together!
R N E Y
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2 START TRAIL
Any checkpoint can be
1 DOWNLOAD your starting and
the latest version finishing point.
of the District app.
3 VIEW THE GRID
There is no set route and
no set distance.
Plan and strategise
your way around!
4 COLLECT POINTS
Accumulate points as you
complete the checkpoints and
challenges. The more you
complete, the higher your score!
6 TRAIL REVIEW
Check the leaderboard
to view your scores
and see where you rank
among all participants!
5 FINISH THE TRAIL
Explore and discover as
much as you can in 60
minutes. You can revisit the
trail to cover all checkpoints.
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RTE D
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1 Search for ‘District’ 2 Create an account, 3 Go to the
on your Google Play either with your 'Discover' page,
Store or Apple Store email address or under 'Featured
and download the log-in via your Districts', look for
latest version of the Facebook account. 'MSIG Biodiversity
District app. Trail'.
4 Select the MSIG 5 App will display the
Biodiversity Trail checkpoints on the map.
and click 'View' > You can start with the
'Start!' to begin. checkpoint closest to you.
(You can only start when you are in
the vicinity of the trail)
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CHECKPOINTS DISCOVERY
Use the map in Navigate to the
the app to Discovery markers
navigate to the (marked as Q).
green markers Answer the
(checkpoints) to questions correctly
get your points. to collect points.
TIME TRIAL AR
Run to the finish Locate and scan
marker within a the AR marker
given time. The to earn points.
faster you get
there, the more
points you score.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Singapore Botanic Gardens still has one of the oldest remnants
of primary rainforests in Singapore. The 6.2 hectares of rainforest
is home to an array of species including the critically endangered
Brown Tree Snail.
Over the last 50 years, we have lost about half the world’s
original forest! The loss of trees will cause a higher increase in
global warming, or climate change. In order to maintain a healthy
condition of our planet, we must protect the existing biodiversity
to ensure a sustainable future for people and nature.
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1 You only have 60 minutes to complete 6 Participants take part in the trail at their
as many challenges as you can. own risk. The organisers shall not be
2 Navigate around the Gardens by liable for any injury, death, loss, and/or
foot only. damage, whether personal or otherwise,
howsoever arising, from training for, or
3 Obey park rules. Refer below to know during the participation in the trail.
more about the regulations to observe
while in the park. Participants are strongly encouraged to
go for a medical examination and/or
4 Stay within the map’s vicinity.
consult their medical practitioner prior
5 Bring along your own water bottle and to participation.
keep yourself hydrated.
R
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U LLEESS
PPAARRKK
1 Strictly no feeding of animals. 3 No plucking of plants or flowers.
2 No cycling, scootering, skateboarding, 4 No vandalism of park property.
skating or using of any motorised 6 No smoking.
vehicles.
DID YOU KNOW?
Long-tailed macaques are Singapore’s most common
monkey! They prefer to live with other monkeys rather
than be alone. In Singapore, they play a crucial ecological
role by dispersing seeds in our nature reserves and
improve the survival of trees and plants.
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OTE S
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BEFORE STARTING 3G/4G APP
THE TRAIL TROUBLESHOOT
If your APP FREEZES
Turn on the GPS/ 1 3G/4G
or STOPS WORKING
LOCATION SERVICES on
during the trail, here
your device. Do not set
is what you should do:
your device on low power
mode to prevent GPS
RESTART your phone
inaccuracies. 1
and RELAUNCH
UPDATE
the app.
Make sure your device 2
is FULLY CHARGED.
2 If app still freezes,
close app and open
Ensure that your 3
with Google Play Store
phone has a stable
or Apple Store. Under
3G/4G NETWORK
‘My Apps’, CHECK
CONNECTIVITY.
FOR ANY UPDATES
for the app.
For the best experience, 4
CLOSE ALL OTHER APPS
that are running in your
device’s background.
WET WEATHER
In the event of rain, please seek the NEAREST SHELTER in
sight. You may refer to the map on PAGE 10 to locate the
nearest shelter to you. Remain under shelter until rain stops.
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Cap / Hat
Wear comfortable
sports attire
and shoes Sunblock
Hand towel A change of attire
after trail
Umbrella / Poncho in
case of wet weather Mobile phone with
3G/4G network
Reusable
water bottle
Portable charger
Personal medication
(if necessary) Insect repellent
TIPS!
1 STRATEGISE and PLAN your route ahead of the trail.
2 PACK LIGHT! Bring only what is essential.
3 LOOK OUT FOR CLUES at the checkpoints
to complete some of the challenges.
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of Giants Shaw Foundation
Orchid Bougainvilleas & Trellis
Plaza
BASE Symphony Stage Bamboo Collection Garden
VISITOR
Ginger Garden VISITOR
Foliage
Garden
Evolution Herbs &
Garden Spices
Swan Heritage
Lake Garden Sun
Garden
Sundial Rain Forest
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Duncan Road
Garden
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Eco Lake
(Downtow
Holland Road
Bukit Tima
Fragrant
Botanic
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Frangipani
Collection
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Nut Trees
NATIONAL
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Green
Gallery
ORCHID GARDEN Healing Garden
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RAFFLES BUILDING
BOTANY CENTRE P
GREEN PAVILION P P P
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BASE BASE Drop-off point VISITOR
Visitor center
(Palm Valley Lawn near
Symphony Stage) Taxi stand P Bus parking
TAXI
P Carpark Shelter Water point
MRT Toilet
Bus
LOOK OUT!
If you are lucky, you can spot monitor lizards
crossing your path! When you do, leave them
alone and snap a shot! Monitor lizards play
an important role in the ecosystem as they
keep the habitat clean by scavenging on dead
plants and animals.
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BY BUS: BY MRT:
Via Tanglin Gate Alight at Botanic Gardens Station
Alight at Napier/ Holland Road (CC19) and (DT9). Take exit B to
SBS – 7, 105, 123, 174 Singapore Botanic Gardens.
SMRT – 75, 77, 106
Via Bukit Timah Gate
Alight at Botanic Gardens Station
SBS - 48, 66, 151, 153,
154, 156, 170 BY CAR:
SMRT - 67, 171 Carpark is available at Learning
Forest Visitor Centre via Tyersall
Gate and Botany Centre via
Tanglin Gate. Drop-off points are
CHAR
TERE
D available at both locations.
BY CHARTERED BUS:
Bus parking space is available at
Learning Forest Visitor Centre BY TAXI:
via Tyersall Gate and Nassim Drop off at Learning Forest
Gate Visitor Centre. Visitor Centre via Tyersall Gate
or drop off at Green Pavilion near
Botany Centre via Tanglin Gate.
Taxi services are available at
both locations.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Singapore Botanic Gardens houses one of the largest orchids in the world -
The Tiger Orchid. This species, with its vividly coloured flowers that are marked
like the coat of a tiger, is unfortunately extinct in Singapore’s wild.
Many other plant species are also facing extinction due to habitat loss to make
way for urban development. An impaired ecosystem could eventually put our
health and our livelihoods at risk.
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D I T IO roup events
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1 Trail and park rules still apply. 5 Buses need to arrive at staggered
timings. No more than 2 buses (at
2 Please read the rules and any time) at any drop-off point.
regulations on the usage of the
Gardens premises here before you 6 The Gardens is a place of
start planning your own event. relaxation for many visitors.
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg/visit-us/ Kindly ensure that your activities
visitor-services will not cause discomfort to other
visitors. For example, having loud
3 A big group refers to any group and noisy activities or activities
with more than 20 people. Apply with religious or political
for a permit to reserve a venue at connotation.
the Gardens here (preferably 14
days prior to your event). 7 For events with young children,
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg/visit-us/ ensure that the group is
apply-for-a-permit/apply-for-use-of- accompanied by an adult.
gardens-premises
8 MSIG, District and NParks are not
4 Start the trail in staggered timings liable for any injuries sustained
to avoid inconveniencing other during the trail. Please ensure
visitors in the Gardens. safety briefing is done prior to
the trail.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Pulai Basong is a native species that is critically endangered. It is
believed that only 15 specimens exist in the wild today. It is used in medicine
for sores and skin ailments.
Apart from medicine and food, our forest also provides us with materials like
paper, wood and oil. A high consumption and wastage of these products mean
more trees will be cut down to meet the demand. So let’s reduce our wastage
and consume more responsibly!
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QQUUEES
1 What is the MSIG Biodiversity Trail about? It is an educational trail within the
Singapore Botanic Gardens that is accessed via the District mobile app. It aims to raise
awareness of the importance of protecting biodiversity for a sustainable future, and to
inspire people to connect to nature.
2 When can I do the trail? The trail is available to the public until 31 March 2020.
3 How do I get started? Start by downloading the District app and register an
account with your email address or Facebook.
4 Can anyone take part in the MSIG Biodiversity trail? Yes. The trail is open to
people of all ages! Participate as an individual, as a family or with a group of friends.
5 How much must I pay to register? The trail is completely free! Just download the
app and explore the Singapore Botanic Gardens while navigating through the trail.
6 I don’t have 3G/4G network, can I still do the MSIG Biodiversity Trail?
Unfortunately, you need a stable internet connection for the app to function properly
and accurately to locate the trail checkpoints.
7 Are there any age restrictions? No, but children under the age of 12 should
preferably be accompanied by an adult.
8 When (time) can I participate in the trail? The Singapore Botanic Gardens is open
between 5am to 12am daily and admission is free (except for the National Orchid
Garden). We recommend that you participate during daytime, between 7am to 7pm.
9 How do I earn more points? Simply locate and head to more checkpoints;
complete the challenges by answering the questions correctly!
10 What happens if I can’t complete all the checkpoints and challenges in the trail?
You will be awarded points based on the checkpoints and challenges you have
completed. You can visit the trail again to complete what you have missed. New
checkpoints and challenges will be available from November 2019 - March 2020.
11 The app crashes or doesn’t work, what do I do? Please try to restart the app or your
device. If the app still freezes, close the app and open Google Play Store or Apple Store.
Under ‘My Apps’, check for any updates for the app.
Contact District at https://www.exploredistrict.com/en/contact if the problem still
persists.
12 Can I use a motorised vehicle in the trail? No. Please adhere to the park rules and
regulations.
13 Can I organise my own trail event? Yes you can! Please refer to and be familiar with
the park rules and regulations before your event.
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