Singapore Residents Fight to Save Maju Forest from Clearance As climate change and urbanization intensify, a unique conflict is unfolding in Singapore.
The fate of Maju forest, a 23 hectare woodland on the western edge of the island, hangs in the balance as residents clash with authorities over plans to clear about 15 hectares for public housing.
Residents of Sunset Way estate have grown up alongside the forest, which is more than just a collection of trees to them. For many, Maju forest is an integral part of their neighborhood's identity.