Ecologists disagree with the findings of a study commissioned by HDB - which said Tengah is of “low conservation value” - as they say it’s home to critically endangered plants and animals. But it appears HDB does not intend to release the full report, despite calls from environmentalists to do so. Dr Shawn Lum, President of the Nature Society (Singapore), shares his insights on the challenge of balancing conservation with development.

<p>Ecologists disagree with the findings of a study commissioned by HDB - which said Tengah is of &ldquo;low conservation value&rdquo; - as they say it&rsquo;s home to critically endangered plants and animals. But it appears HDB does not intend to release the full report, despite calls from environmentalists to do so. Dr Shawn Lum, President of the Nature Society (Singapore), shares his insights on the challenge of balancing conservation with development.</p>

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