Singapore’s City in Nature vision needs more space for its forests
Even as the country tackles urgent housing needs, biodiversity and greenery will remain important for its future.
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Recent proposed developments at Maju Forest (pictured) and Gillman Barracks have reignited public concern about the fate of our remaining unprotected forests.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Andie Ang and Sankar Ananthanarayanan
In the past few decades, the National Parks Board (NParks) has transformed our island from a “Garden City” into a “City in Nature”, serving as a global model of urban biodiversity.
This is exemplified by world-class innovations like the Eco-Link@BKE, a dedicated wildlife bridge reconnecting the Central Catchment and Bukit Timah nature reserves, as well as consistent re-greening efforts like the One Million Trees initiative.
