Part of Tengah forest corridor to be cleared for viaducts, replanted

But replanting is no substitute for retaining trees to provide wildlife safe passage: Experts

Land being cleared for the upcoming Tengah estate, as seen from a block in Bukit Batok West Avenue 5. The clearing of part of a forest corridor under the project has raised concerns about the impact on wildlife there. Species recorded in the area inc
Land being cleared for the upcoming Tengah estate, as seen from a block in Bukit Batok West Avenue 5. The clearing of part of a forest corridor under the project has raised concerns about the impact on wildlife there. Species recorded in the area include the critically endangered Sunda pangolin. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
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Part of a forest corridor meant to provide safe passage for wildlife will be felled to make way for two viaducts that will connect the upcoming Tengah town with the Kranji Expressway.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the lost vegetation - which makes up about 3 per cent of the roughly 60ha forest corridor - will be replanted.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 14, 2020, with the headline Part of Tengah forest corridor to be cleared for viaducts, replanted. Subscribe