Exciting discussion conducted by CAPE
Yesterday, CAPE organized a wonderful discussion on Dover forest and the future of nature conservation in Singapore. We are glad to have participated in this event!
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Latest things we have been up to and things we have done in the past
Interesting Developments on Dover Forest
Check out this article \”Government will ‘proceed with care’ when developing near areas of rich biodiversity: Desmond Lee\” to find out how Dover Forest has shaped a new narrative for biodiversity. Click here to find out how many times Dover Forest was mentioned in parliament. And the dateline for feedback on Dover Forest/Ulu Pandan Estate …
Singapore Shore Updates
Hi everyone!2021 greeted us with days and days of endless rain. While many enjoyed the cooling ‘sweater weather’, do the intertidal marine animals share similar sentiments? The Chek Jawa flooding in 2007 is an example of how prolonged heavy rainfall can potentially affect our shores. More in this infographic! Ria Tan’s post on freshwater flooding …
Environmental Baseline Study for Dover Forest
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) recently released the Environmental Baseline Study of Dover Forest. Take a look at the report found on this website under the heading “Planning with the Environment in mind”: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/cs/infoweb/about-us/our-role/smart-and-sustainable-living/green-towns. The report states Dover forest has been zoned as “Residential”. The area is 33 hectares and comprises of secondary forest …
Media coverage on BBHP and Clementi forest
Today Online recently wrote an article on the petitions organized by nature enthusiasts to protect BBHP and Clementi forest. Views on other biodiversity related projects were also highlighted. More can be read here.
A new direction for wildlife conservation?
Recently, Singapore Youth Voices for Biodiversity had the pleasure to co-write this Channel News Asia (CNA) article with Dr Andie Ang, president of the Jane Goodall Institute of Singapore (JGIS), to highlight what needs to be done to improve wildlife conservation. Read more in this link.
SYVB’s participation in external engagements
This word map created by the \”Emerging Stronger Conversation: Youth Aspirations for a Sustainable City in Nature\” taskforce and participants reflects a wonderful summary of what youths truly care. Thanks to the taskforce\’s organizers and facilitators, SYVB and other environment youth groups had a great opportunity today to share and discuss environmental matters close to …
Habitat Enhancement at Telok Blangah
Today, the SYVB coordinators decided to take a break from writing to do some forest habitat enhancement at Telok Blangah for this year\’s Festival of Biodiversity. This is the first native tree (Gutta-percha) we planted as a team to celebrate our first-year anniversary. This young tree serves a reminder for us to continue empowering the …
Summary of Bukit Batok Hillside Park Proposed Developments EIA feedback gathered
Dear Friends of Nature, about three weeks ago, we put up a form to gather feedback regarding the planned development at the Bukit Batok Hillside Park area. We have read through the feedback and highlighted your concerns in an email to HDB. As we await their reply, the infographics below give a quick summary of …
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Feedback for Bukit Batok Hillside Park Development Project
Dear Friends of Nature, on 6 June 2020, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report was published regarding the planned development work at the Bukit Batok Hillside Park area. Although the forest and stream site may not be very big, we believe that it still has conservation value and may have bigger implications on conservation in …
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