4.2 Plant Species

  • Intent

    Proxy measure of citywide plant species diversity through careful selection of survey locations.

  • Affected Areas

    Equity Local Hinterland Global
        

  • Instructions

    1. Select at least 5 areas* that together represent plant diversity in your city.
    2. Assay an area totalling at least 100 square meters per location by designating
    transects or plots.
    3. Record the presence of native vascular plants in each location.
    4. Count the total number of vascular plant species across all locations.
    5. Repeat this count to establish a trend, every 1-5 years.
    *Criteria for selection may include: availability and representativeness of data and
    ease of access to the location. Examples include a park, green street edge, or
    undeveloped area.

  • Alternatives

    Complete Singapore Index indicator 4 (based on 2021 version).

  • Scoring

    • Multi-year positive trend established
    • Positive trend observed
    • Baseline measured
    • Negative trend observed
    • Data deficient
    • Unchanged trend

  • Links to Global Agreements

  • Examples in Practice

    • Resources