Retain scenic trees in South Buona Vista Rd

Letter from Chong Kuan Mui (Ms), Straits Times Forum 6 Dec 07

I WAS shocked to learn of the Singapore Land Authority (SLA)'s intention to fell 63 Albizia trees along South Buona Vista Road, at the foot of Kent Ridge Park.

Although there are about 25ha of state land in that area, the trees are concentrated in pockets of green. Some have been around for 20-30 years. To fell so many trees in one go means deforesting the area.

Even though there have been instances of these trees falling and taking innocent lives, this should not warrant that every one of them be removed.

South Buona Vista Road is very scenic and it would be such a pity if so many trees are felled. It would not only destroy the beauty of the place but also the natural habitat of rare species of birds and other wildlife.

SLA should have the trees, be they the Albizia or any other, inspected and fell them only if they are diseased or in danger of snapping. It should not take the easy way out.

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