Heritage Tree Panel
The Heritage Tree Panel comprises of representatives with a broad diversity of expertise and experience.
Last updated 14 August 2026
Heritage Tree Panel Chairman
Mr Ryan Lee Yann Shian
Executive Director, National Parks and Gardens;
Group Director, Singapore Botanic Gardens;
Chief Science and Technology Officer
National Parks Board
Heritage Tree Panel Members
Ms Sophianne Mohamad Araib
Executive Director, Jurong Lake Gardens & Horticulture and Community;
Group Director, Horticulture and Community National Parks Board
Mr Oh Cheow Sheng
Group Director, Streetscape National Parks Board
Mr Tan See Nin
Senior Director, Physical Planning
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Dr Shawn Kaihekulani Yamauchi Lum
Senior Lecturer, Asian School of the Environment
Nanyang Technological University (NTU);
Former President, Nature Society Singapore
Dr Easaw Thomas
Chairperson of Friends of TreesSG community
National Parks Board
Mr Chew Yun Meng
Divisional Director, Island Operations
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC)
Mr Choo Chin Hua
Group Director, Design Development Group
Housing & Development Board (HDB)
Ms Jan Seow
Group Director, Development Group, Land Planning & Redevelopment
Jurong Town Corporation (JTC)
Mr Cheoh Wee Keat
Director, Leasing, Land Operations
Singapore Land Authority (SLA)
Mr Anton Van Der Schans
Principal Horticulturist
Gardens by the Bay
Mr Ng Cheow Kheng
Former Group Director, Horticulture & Community Gardening
National Parks Board
Mr Simon John Longman
Former Director, Streetscape
National Parks Board
Mr Tee Swee Ping
Former Coordinating Director, Streetscape
National Parks Board