The Science of Greening the City in a Garden

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1 6 November 2015, Friday MAX EXPO The Science of Greening the City in a Garden Engage Explore Interact Learn Four dedicated tracks & themes Over 20 international & regional speakers CEU & CPD points for congress participants Delegate Rates Register By 31 August 2015 to Enjoy Early Bird Rates Organised By: Held Alongside: Supported By: Held In: In Celebration Of:

2 GreenUrbanScape Asia Congress 2015 is a one-day industry conference held alongside GreenUrbanScape Asia 2015 exhibition. Scheduled for 6 November 2015 at MAX Expo, the Congress will feature an expert panel of more than 20 influential speakers to share their expertise on the theme - The Science of Greening the City in a Garden. GreenUrbanScape Asia Congress offers its delegates unprecedented opportunities Interact with high level speakers from Asia Pacific Gain expert insights on industry trends and challenges Network with 5,000 trade visitors and regional delegates Forge partnerships and springboard into new & emerging markets Witness leading edge innovations and technology from over 150 international companies and brands GreenUrbanScape Asia Congress 2015 features four industry-specific tracks, each with a dedicated theme TURF MANAGEMENT ARBORICULTURE Turf Revolution Science and Mechanics of Turf Management Engage in practical discussions on how implementation of adaptive management practices such as integrated technology, and environmental programmes could achieve economic and environmentally sustainable functional turf quality. Forensic Arboriculture Discover the different investigative methods, the role an arborist plays and the ongoing research to understand why a tree fails. Golf Course Managers; Maintenance Officers; Horticulturists; Landscape Contractors; Lawn Construction and Maintenance Professionals Arborists; Horticulturists; Landscape Contractors; Park Managers URBAN BIODIVERSITY PLAYGROUNDS & PARKS Bringing Health Back to Cities Restoration & Enhancement of Ecosystems Explore global and local examples of methods and technologies to enhance biodiversity and restore habitats in urban landscapes. Ideas from upstream planning processes to the implementation of habitat restoration programmes will be discussed. Conservationists; Government Agencies; Landscape Contractors; Landscape Designers; Policy Makers; Property Developers More updates Parks, Play & Innovation Gain fresh and valuable insights on the roles, functions and innovations applied in the development of playgrounds and parks. Developers; Park Managers; Landscape Architects and Designers; Policymakers; Urban Planners More updates Early Bird Registration ends 31 August 2015 register at

3 Friday, 6 November Congress : Speaker to be confirmed Tea Break Turf Management Turf Revolution Science & Mechanics of Turf Management Prof. Paul L. Raymer, PhD, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, USA Topic : Going Green: Can Science Make A Sustainable Turf? Arboriculture Forensic Arboriculture Dr. Julian A. Dunster, Dunster & Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd., Canada Topic : Forensic Arboriculture Mr. Andrew Johnston, General Manager and Director of Agronomy, Sentosa Golf Club, Topic : Embracing Technology to Improve Turf Management Mr. Jeremy Barrell, Managing Director, Barrell Tree Consultancy, United Kingdom Topic : Duty of Care Insights from Recent English Judgments and Inquests Relating to Tree Failures Lunch Dr. Eric Lee, PhD, President, Hong Kong Institute of Horticultural Science, Board Member, China Turfgrass Society, Hong Kong Topic : Managing Turf in Hong Kong Mr. Lim Seng Choon, Research Fellow, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Topic : Wood Identification An Important Aspect of Timber Utilisation Prof. Paul L. Raymer, PhD, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, USA Topic : The Truth About Sea Shore Paspalum Dr. Kevin Smith, PhD, Supervisory Plant Physiologist, US Forest Service Topic : Dynamic Records in Trees and Wood Tea Break Mr. James Sua, Director (Golf ), National Service Resort & Country Club (NSRCC), Topic : Our Journey Towards Getting Audubon Certified Dr. Genevieve Ow, Senior Researcher, NParks, Topic : Urban Tree Planting & Tree Stability: Structural Soil and Structural Cells Mr. Paul Janssens, Assistant Director - Landscape Services, Asset Development and Maintenance Branch, Department of Parliamentary Services, Australia Topic : Parliament House Landscape Adapting to Climate Change Mr. Tee Swee Ping, Deputy Director, NParks, Topic : 50 years of Arboriculture in Discussion Panel Discussion Panel

4 Urban Biodiversity Bringing Health Back to Cities Restoration & Enhancement of Ecosystems Mr. Kenneth Er, CEO, NParks, Topic : To be confirmed Playgrounds & Parks Parks, Play & Innovation Ms. Fran P. Mainella, PhD Former Director, USA National Parks, Co-Chair of the US Play Coalition and Visiting Scholar, Clemson University, USA Topic : The Value of Play - A Key to Success for Cities and Nations Prof. Bruce Clarkson, Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Head, Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research (CBER), University of Waikato, New Zealand Topic : Bringing Indigenous Biodiversity Back Into Hamilton and Other New Zealand Cities Ms. Jeanette Fich Jespersen, International Manager, KOMPAN Play Institute, Denmark Topic : Inclusive Playgrounds for All Principles to Make it Work Dr. Stephen Elliott, Co-Founder and Research Director, Forest Restoration Research Unit, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Topic : Automated Forest Restoration Mr. Kenneth Kutska, Executive Director, International Playground Safety Institute, LLC, USA Topic : Facilitating the Balance between the Need for Safety and Risk: Whose job is it? Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Adjunct Research Professor, Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI), National University of Topic : Restoration to Produce Reefs of Tomorrow With Improved Resilience to Urbanisation and Climate Change Mr. Matt Miller, CEO, Playworld Systems, USA Topic : Saving Play - Getting Kids to Play Prof. Dr. Thomas Schroepfer, Professor and Associate Head of Pillar, Architecture and Sustainable Design, University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Topic : Dense + Green: Innovative Building Types for Ecological Urban Architecture Dr. Lena Chan, Director, National Biodiversity Centre, NParks, Topic : Habitat Enhancement in Restoring Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes Ms. Fran P. Mainella, PhD Former Director, USA National Parks, Co-Chair of the US Play Coalition and Visiting Scholar, Clemson University, USA Topic : The Play Prescription An International Health Solution Mr. Yeo Meng Tong, Director, Parks Development Division, NParks, Topic : 50 Years of Park Development in Discussion Panel Discussion Panel * Programme updated as of 13 July 2015

5 Technical Tours GreenUrbanScape Asia Congress 2015 is complimented by a one-day technical visit to various skyrise greenery projects in. Scheduled for 7 November, the series of technical visits will feature various tour routes and sites, each with a dedicated theme. List of Tour Sites Tour Routes Skyrise Greenery: Pushing Architectural Boundaries The creative integration of skyrise greenery creates various extra dimensions to architectural designs. This tour will bring participants to sites where skyrise greenery has been implemented to strengthen the functions of cultural, scientific and residential developments. Skyrise Greenery: Social Spaces in the Sky With the hustle and bustle of city life, there is immense potential for skyrise greenery to provide avenues for the much sought after serenity of nature. This route features buildings and built structures that exemplify how skyrise greenery can enhance therapeutic healing, promote social interaction and play a pivotal role in ecological restoration amidst rapid urbanisation. Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Jem Shopping Mall Sky Habitat (Photo credit: Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum) (Photo credit: Lend Lease) (Photo credit: CapitaLand Limited) National Gallery (Photo credit: National Gallery ) Eco-Link@BKE (Photo credit: NParks) More updates on the list of tour sites and routes are available at * Preliminary list of tour sites & routes, subjected to more updates Scheduled for 5 7 November 2015, Green Urbanscape Asia 2015, is an international exhibition in dedicated to Asia s landscaping, leisure, greenery, design and construction & technology sectors. The second edition is projected to feature over 150 international exhibiting companies and brands across a total gross area of 7,000sqm. Visit for more event updates. International Skyrise Greenery Conference (ISGC) 2015 is an industry-led knowledge platform held alongside the exhibition. Scheduled for 5 7 November, ISGC 2015 will feature over 30 world-renowned speakers and leading industry practitioners to share their views and insights on the theme Living Architecture, Engineering Sustainable Environments. Early bird rates ends 31 August 2015, secure your seats today. Register at:

6 GUSA CONGRESS & ISGC 2015 GUSA CONGRESS ONLY REGISTRATION TYPE ALL ACCESS PASS 5 & 6 November 2015 REGISTRATION TYPES EARLY BIRD RATES (ends 31 Aug 2015) RATES (SGD) 1, RATES (SGD) NORMAL RATES (from 1 Sep 2015) INDIVIDUAL GROUP [Min. 5 participants; Fees indicated are per person] SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS [Fees indicated are per person] N/A Delegate Rates Early Bird Rates ends 31 Aug 2015, secure your seat today! Register at *Rates are inclusive of GST; Terms and conditions apply. ISGC GUSA Congress 2015 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points ORGANISATION ISGC 2015 GUSA CONGRESS QUALIFYING CEUs CRITERIA Institute of Architects (SIA) Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA) National Parks Board (NParks)/ CUGE Certified Practising Horticulturist (CPH) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) 6 For 5-6 November 2 days: 8 1 day: 4 Technical tour: 4 12 For All Access Pass participants only 12 For 2 days registration for ISGC 2015 Up to 3.5 For Arboriculture track participants only, subjected to talks attended 6 For GUSA Congress participants only Up to 4.5 For participants of the Arboriculture track, subjected to talks attended NOTES: SIA CPD points are only awarded for full participation in ISGC 2015 (2 days, 5-6 November) to registered architects. Participants will be required to sign-in for each day to record their attendance at the conference. For CPH points, sign-in/sign-out is required to provide a record of attendance, for the points to be awarded. For ISA points, sign-in and sign-out at the various talks within the Arboriculture track is required to provide a record of attendance> Points will be awarded based on the number of talks attended. Supporting Associations Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Hong Kong Green Building Council Landscape Industries Association of NZ Inc Landscape Industries Association Western Australia (LIAWA) Nursery and Garden Industry WA (NGIWA) Green Building Council Turf Managers Association (STMA) Taiwan Floriculture Development Association Taiwan Green Roof and Green Wall Association The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Workplace Safety and Health Council Contact Us Delegate Registration Enquiries: : registration_gusa@singex.com Conference Enquiries: : conference_gusa@singex.com Join the online Community GreenUrban Scape Asia 2015