As Singapore plans to add 1,000ha more green spaces around the island in the next 10 to 15 years, it will also need green fingers. To encourage workers and companies in the landscape sector to boost their competencies, and equip them with the knowledge and skills for the future, a 10-year industry transformation plan was launched on Sat. Meanwhile, a new generation of talent in the sector will be developed thanks to a collaboration between NParks and ITE which will see the first student-managed park in July, among other efforts. The initiatives were announced by Second Minister for National Development Desmond Lee on Sat, as part of the Landscape Sector Transformation Plan (LSTP). The LSTP aims to reinvigorate the sector’s ageing workforce and help the industry meet growing demands, as Singapore plans to introduce more parks and park connectors in the future. This includes moving up the value chain, from basic landscape maintenance to landscape management, as well as building expertise in new areas such as environmental assessments and biophilic design.... Continue Reading