Second Chance

An overlooked feature of Singapore’s landscape, secondary forests are forests that have sprung up over previously disturbed land. They make up the bulk of Singapore’s spontaneous vegetation, which covers more than half of Singapore’s existing greenery. However, they are often undervalued ecologically, although researchers are looking into how secondary forests can help with climate change and biodiversity loss.

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