Green Pulse Ep 43: Future of Singapore’s patchwork forest

18:51 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Singapore’s forests have come under the spotlight lately, as debates over the fates of the Clementi and Dover forests continue. But these plots are not the first nor last of the country's forests to disappear. 

Less than 1 per cent of primary forests now remain in Singapore, mainly in the central nature reserves. Meanwhile, the country continues to lose its secondary forests, with important patches already being cleared to make way for housing in Tengah and more wildlife parks in Mandai, for instance. Development works for the Cross Island MRT line would also see some forested patches being cleared. 

In this episode, hear from National University of Singapore biology lecturer N. Sivasothi and ornithologist David Tan on the importance of forest plots all across the island. What do they mean for the country as the world warms and climate changes?

And with Singapore’s ambition to transform into a City in Nature, how well would this patchwork of green spaces serve the native animals which also call this island home?

Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Adam Azlee and Penelope Lee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Green Pulse Ep 43: Future of Singapore&rsquo;s patchwork forest
18:51 mins
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.
Singapore&rsquo;s forests have come under the spotlight lately, as debates over the fates of the Clementi and Dover forests continue. But these plots are not the first nor last of the country's forests to disappear.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/sbg/research/publications/gardens-bulletin-singapore/-/media/sbg/gardens-bulletin/gbs_63_01,-a-,02_y2011_v63_01,-a-,02/63_01,-a-,02_205_y2011_v63p1,-a-,p2_gbs_pg_205.pdf">Less than 1 per cent </a>of primary forests now remain in Singapore, mainly in the central nature reserves. Meanwhile, the country continues to lose its secondary forests, with important patches already being cleared to make way for <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/dispute-over-key-findings-of-tengah-environmental-study">housing in Tengah </a>and more <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/three-rare-native-mammals-found-as-roadkill-in-mandai-near-works-to-build-new">wildlife parks in Mandai</a>, for instance. Development works for the <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/concerns-about-wildlife-linger-despite-plans-to-reduce-impact">Cross Island MRT line</a> would also see some forested patches being cleared.&nbsp;
In this episode, hear from National University of Singapore biology lecturer N. Sivasothi and ornithologist David Tan on the importance of forest plots all across the island. What do they mean for the country as the world warms and climate changes?
And with Singapore&rsquo;s ambition to transform into a City in Nature, how well would this patchwork of green spaces serve the native animals which also call this island home?
Produced by: Audrey Tan (audreyt@sph.com.sg), David Fogarty (dfogarty@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Adam Azlee and Penelope Lee
Edited by: Adam Azlee
Subscribe to Green Pulse Podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaf"> https://str.sg/JWaf</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/JWaY"> https://str.sg/JWaY</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/JWag"> https://str.sg/JWag</a>
Website:<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts"> http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a>
Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg
Follow Audrey Tan on Twitter:<a href="https://str.sg/JLMB"> https://str.sg/JLMB</a>
Read her stories:<a href="https://str.sg/JLM2"> https://str.sg/JLM2</a>
Follow David Fogarty&nbsp; on Twitter:<a href="https://str.sg/JLM6"> https://str.sg/JLM6</a>
Read his stories:<a href="https://str.sg/JLMu"> https://str.sg/JLMu</a>

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Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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