'Do not pick durians' signs at Lorong Lew Lian, Serangoon, as people wait for fruits to drop

There are durians at Lorong Liew Lian.

The durian trees were planted in 1995.

A resident told Zaobao that while they had seen quite a few durians over the years, this was the most plentiful occasion.

The resident also said that her neighbour had picked up and eaten the durians, and that she had seen people waiting around downstairs, presumably waiting for the fruits to fall.

While others expressed concerns over residents' safety, another resident said those waiting often did it in the safe shelter of the HDB, so there was not too big a safety concern.

Speaking to Zaobao, Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Town Council said that if necessary, the fruits will be removed to reduce the risk of falling and injuring someone.

The town council added that no incidents of injuries have been reported thus far, and they will monitor the situation during the ripening phase.

There are also signs around the area reminding folks not to pick the fruits.

Trees, including their fruit, which are located on State land, belong to the State, according to a written reply in parliament in 2019.

The National Parks Board (NParks) manages most of the trees on State land.

Members of the public who wish to pluck fruit from trees, or collect fruit that has dropped from trees on State land should approach NParks for permission.

Those who pluck or collect fruit in a public park without permission can be fined up to S$5,000 under the Parks and Trees Act.

Those who do so in a nature reserve or a national park can be fined up to S$50,000, and/or imprisoned for up to six months.