Clementi forest

[inlinesix]

10 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

So are they hinting that by clearing the forest, they are protecting the general public from falling trees and we should be thankful for their kind gesture?! 

Or they think General Public has no common sense?

[Karoon]

11 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

So are they hinting that by clearing the forest, they are protecting the general public from falling trees and we should be thankful for their kind gesture?! 

But they will replace it with lamposts that can also fall and kill.

[Carbon82]

[Tohto]

2 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

Clementi forests? 

[Carbon82]

2 hours ago, Tohto said:

Clementi forests? 

Yes. Took an unplanned walk into it when I was nearby this morning. Didn't venture too far in as I was not in suitable attire but it is nice to be surrounded by green. Will be back again. 

[Tohto]

1 hour ago, Carbon82 said:

Yes. Took an unplanned walk into it when I was nearby this morning. Didn't venture too far in as I was not in suitable attire but it is nice to be surrounded by green. Will be back again. 

Did not expect it also have wetland there. Some YouTube I watch is like all dry land.

Where to park the car from starting point?

Edited March 20, 2021 by Tohto

[Carbon82]

47 minutes ago, Tohto said:

Did not expect it also have wetland there. Some YouTube I watch is like all dry land.

Where to park the car from starting point?

I entered from the open area opposite Ngee Ann Poly, via the track on the left hand side of the canal. I am not sure if there are more wetland further in the forest, but those photos I posted were taken along the track by the side of the water way, about 300m from the entrance. 

I park at King Albert Park, along the small road within the private estate. You can also park at Ngee Ann Poly, provided they are now open to public on weekend. Unisim carpark is closed to public for now.

[Fcw75]

Actually don’t drive is the best. Just alight at the bus stop opposite Maju Camp and you are set to go. The entrance is behind the bus stop.

Bring a stick if possible or use a big tree branch for support. That time I keh kiang rejected a kind fellow hiker who wanted to pass me her tree branch, totally regret after that. Inside is damn muddy.

Edited March 20, 2021 by Fcw75

[13177]

30 minutes ago, Fcw75 said:

Actually don’t drive is the best. Just alight at the bus stop opposite Maju Camp and you are set to go. The entrance is behind the bus stop.

Bring a stick if possible or use a big tree branch for support. That time I keh kiang rejected a kind fellow hiker who wanted to pass me her tree branch, totally regret after that. Inside is damn muddy.

If want to venture deep inside clementi forest, then start from the entrance behind the bus stop opposite Maju Camp? If just want to see look see look like @Carbon82 then dont start from Maju Camp?

[Fcw75]

6 minutes ago, 13177 said:

If want to venture deep inside clementi forest, then start from the entrance behind the bus stop opposite Maju Camp? If just want to see look see look like @Carbon82 then dont start from Maju Camp?

Hmmmm, actually I just followed my friend and he saw online that’s the entrance. I suppose got a few entrances since it’s a forest.

The long green line next to the blue dot where I was at is the Green Corridor. Many people walking and cycling there.

 

[13177]

5 minutes ago, Fcw75 said:

Hmmmm, actually I just followed my friend and he saw online that’s the entrance. I suppose got a few entrances since it’s a forest.

The long green line next to the blue dot where I was at is the Green Corridor. Many people walking and cycling there.

 

I still have not go explore the current Green Corridor. 

[Fcw75]

11 hours ago, 13177 said:

I still have not go explore the current Green Corridor. 

Go join Singapore Hikers on Facebook and you might be motivated.

They hike all over singapore and the islands. 😅

Got some chiobus too. 😁

[Didu]

Central stretch of Rail Corridor reopens with new features for better accessibility

A central stretch of the Rail Corridor officially reopened on Monday (Mar 22), featuring restored landmark bridges and elements such as new entry points and a pedestrian underpass.

The enhancement works along the 4km stretch – which runs between Hillview and King Albert Park MRT stations on the Downtown Line – make the area more inclusive and accessible, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and National Parks Board (NParks) in a media release.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/rail-corridor-central-reopens-new-entry-points-bridge-14462472

[Volvobrick]

Not at Clementi but saw this interesting spiky fellow in the central nature reserves this morning. Not the usual terrapin. 

[inlinesix]

Growing number of hikers at Clementi Forest puts 2 rare orchid species at risk
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/you-could-be-stepping-on-an-endangered-species-why-hikers-need-to-be-careful

[Carbon82]

3 hours ago, inlinesix said:

Growing number of hikers at Clementi Forest puts 2 rare orchid species at risk
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/you-could-be-stepping-on-an-endangered-species-why-hikers-need-to-be-careful

Isn't this kind of news contradicting? Which is more harmful for the rare plant, bird and animal species at Clementi Forest?

1) Clearing the forest for future development?

2) Growing number of hikers visiting the forest?

If the relevant authorities are so concern about the environmental aspect, shouldn't they rethink about conserving the last few pieces of green land on our shore?! I hate hypocrite...

[Beregond]

10 minutes ago, Carbon82 said:

Isn't this kind of news contradicting? Which is more harmful for the rare plant, bird and animal species at Clementi Forest?

1) Clearing the forest for future development?

2) Growing number of hikers visiting the forest?

If the relevant authorities are so concern about the environmental aspect, shouldn't they rethink about conserving the last few pieces of green land on our shore?! I hate hypocrite...

if those plant are so rare and precious i believe they would be transfer or transplant into botanic garden or somewhere else already .

plants can be easily transfer, 

even 20 years ago got a technology. u just need a single stem of the orchid, u can easily reproduce 10 or 100 thousand of them

[inlinesix]

38 minutes ago, Carbon82 said:

Isn't this kind of news contradicting? Which is more harmful for the rare plant, bird and animal species at Clementi Forest?

1) Clearing the forest for future development?

2) Growing number of hikers visiting the forest?

If the relevant authorities are so concern about the environmental aspect, shouldn't they rethink about conserving the last few pieces of green land on our shore?! I hate hypocrite...

Forest preservation never the priority.

Edited May 3, 2021 by inlinesix