Recent studies by Aecom reveal that two forested areas in Singapore's northern region, earmarked for new housing projects by the Housing Board, contain endangered species of flora and fauna. The findings suggest significant environmental impacts if the sites are developed without proper mitigation.
Forests being cleared for new HDB projects in Sembawang and Woodlands contain endangered wildlife, studies findSINGAPORE — Two forested areas in Singapore 's northern region that will be cleared for new housing projects have been found to contain endangered species of plants and animals, two recent studies have found.
The 7.27ha project site in Woodlands, about the size of 13 football fields, is located between Marsiling and Admiralty roads, near Woodlands Secondary School. The study found 128 species of flora and 28 large plant specimens in the forested area in Sembawang. Notable finds include a small Malayan banyan, the critically endangered Sunda pangolin, the smooth-coated otter and the long-tailed parakeet.
Such forested areas prevent species from becoming isolated and help them survive by spreading and mixing populations. The consultants also suggested other methods to mitigate any environmental impact, including establishing a wildlife response plan with the National Parks Board that must be carried out in the event that trapped, injured or dead wildlife are encountered near worksites.
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