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A more constructive approach would be to encourage early collaboration particularly for sites of recognised ecological significance, allowing stakeholders to identify priorities, explore alternatives and contribute to development scenarios before plans become highly defined. The extent of engagement should reflect each site’s environmental significance and planning context.<\/p>\n
The revisions represent a meaningful adjustment to the relationship between development and existing forests.<\/p>\n
However, given the constraints on how much land can be retained for nature, greater attention should also be given to the ecological quality of greenery within residential neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n
When secondary forests are cleared, they are often replaced with urban landscapes containing substantial areas of managed greenery. While these cannot fully replace the naturally regenerated forests, they offer opportunities to support biodiversity beyond designated forest patches and integrate habitat-supporting functions throughout the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
At Maju Forest, which forms part of the Clementi Nature corridor, the wider landscape includes potential connections towards Clementi Forest and forest patches around Bukit Batok and Bukit Panjang.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While the proposed wider nature way may help maintain habitat continuity, equal attention should be given to the landscape design of the new residential neighbourhood, particularly its northern portion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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