About two-thirds of Maju Forest will be cleared away to make room for future public housing developments. This means that only eight hectares of the forest will be preserved out of the existing forested area, which spans roughly 23ha. According to an Environmental Impact Assessment study (EIA) published by HDB on July 10, the retained forested area is being preserved to maintain ecological connectivity to nearby forest patches and serve as a protected area for fauna. Untouched will be a natural freshwater stream and the Old Jurong Line nature trail, which is the primary ecological corridor connecting to surrounding forest patches. Previously announced plans to convert the former train line into a 4km nature trail were announced by the National Parks Board in 2021. News pieces like this explain what's happening in the market. Our consultations are designed to help you understand what it means for your own property decisions....