Don't cut trees to construct estate

Last year, HDB has made a decision to construct the newest residential estate located at the corner of Senja Way and Woodlands Road. In order to begin the development of the estate, there is a need for the developers to cut down a large number of trees. The area is inhabited by thousands of trees and these trees are believed to be aging 30 years old or more. The question arises why there is always a need to destroy the trees, while consuming millions of dollars just to build new parks and other structures in remote areas.

In Singapore, there are a lot of vacant sites to create new flats, including other sites next to these trees. However, HDB still need to cut down these trees because the site is very much adequate for this new estate.

Aside from its enough space, the land lies on the slope. Therefore when the rain pours, the water goes down the slope and there is no water that will be stored there. As a result, the area will be mosquito-less. In addition, the location is lively because of the environment full of birds and harmless animals, such as squirrels. The surrounding produces fresh air especially in the morning and during summer season, similar to other places like Bukit Merah, Senja Road. Unfortunately, this place will be destroyed because the developers intended to construct this new estate for profit.

It is not clear why HDB selects to 'un-green' this environment, instead of giving additional efforts in order to protect it. Singapore is only a small country, and each citizen has a duty to preserve the environment for the next generations.