Keep our green heart beating
An upcoming Cross Island MRT Line is slated to pass beneath MacRitchie forest in Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, under some of our most pristine ecosystems, such as old regrowth and century-old primary forests. This isn’t right.
Cover video: Love Our MacRitchie Forest Official Music Video. Watch it with audio here.
We conduct free guided “Love MacRitchie” walks monthly, to explore MacRitchie’s rich biodiversity.
What a ride it has been. After a demonstration, a petition, countless walks, talks and roadshows, here we are. Not the best place to be, for no matter how we reason with ourselves, the feeling of defeat hangs heavy in the air. Yet, we know we cannot afford to linger. The CRL will not be …
Continue reading “Lessons from six years of loving MacRitchie”
Originally published in Flying Fish Friends Recall the number of minutes of travelling time we were told can be cut on the upcoming Cross Island (MRT) Line through our precious forest that we are willing to risk and then read Carl Sagan’s reflection below. Would you not be laughing and crying at the same time? …
The next Love MacRitchie Walk with the NUS Toddycats! on 7 December 2019, Saturday (8.30-11.30 am) is now open for registration! Join the Toddycats in discovering the forest and its amazing wildlife. Come join us and learn about the conservation issues surrounding the proposed Cross Island MRT Line (CRL) through the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. The …
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Recent: It’s decided – CRL will run under Nature Reserve
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