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SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== '''Overview''' == Dover Forest, previously known as the Ulu Pandan Forest, was a 33-hectare secondary forest located in western Singapore, near the Dover and Ulu Pandan area. The forest, which developed naturally on abandoned land, served as a critical green space for biodiversity and a buffer for the urban landscape. In 2021, Dover Forest was earmarked for residential development as part of Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) efforts to address the gro...") |
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==== '''Initial Announcement''' ==== | ==== '''Initial Announcement''' ==== | ||
In 2021, the government announced plans to develop Dover Forest for residential housing, in line with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Master Plan. The development was seen as necessary to accommodate Singapore’s increasing housing needs. | In 2021, the government announced plans to develop Dover Forest for residential housing, in line with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Master Plan. The development was seen as necessary to accommodate Singapore’s increasing housing needs. | ||
''For additional information, visit the [[Dover Forest EBS|Dover Forest Environmental Baseline Study]]'' | |||
==== '''Public Response and Backlash''' ==== | ==== '''Public Response and Backlash''' ==== | ||