Nature, Community and Green Spaces

Local communities and nearby nature areas are ______ upon each other, highlighting the reciprocal relationship between people and their environment.

Nature provides spaces for recreation and leisure activities which allows people to bond with their family and friends, thus helping to maintain humans' ______ and mental well-being

NParks’ ______ Gardens help to connect people with nature and reduce stress which improves their physical, psychological and social well-being

People in the neighbourhood may tend to the health of nearby nature areas, ensuring the plants and ______ living there thrive.

Individuals in local communities can encourage one another to enjoy nearby nature areas in a ______ manner without causing irreversible damage.

The Green Wave campaign aims to educate youths about the importance of protecting our ______ environment.

As Singapore continues to ______, we should all strive to keep our City in Nature green and vibrant.

Each year, students from around the world plant locally important ______ in their school compounds at 10 am on the International Day of Biological Diversity.

The figurative 'green wave' begins in the Far East before eventually ______ across the globe, symbolizing a widespread environmental movement.

NParks provides plants for planting as part of the Green Wave initiative, but each school must arrange for the ______ of these plants.

Local communities and nearby nature areas have a ______ relationship, where each brings benefits to the other, such as enhanced mental health and increased biodiversity.

Reforestation activities provide more shelter and habitat for urban wildlife to thrive, which ultimately improves the overall health of the natural ______.

Nature areas help in lowering air temperature, removing pollutants, and providing ______ space for the community.

During photosynthesis, vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide and releases ______, which helps in reducing air pollution.

Leaves intercept small particles suspended in the air, and these particles are then washed down to the ground during rainfall, effectively removing ______ from the atmosphere.

Direct and frequent interactions with nature can reduce the severity and occurrence of health conditions, promoting overall ______ and wellbeing.

The NParks Citizen Science initiative, Dragonfly Watch, trains participants to identify different ______ species at their assigned sites, raising awareness of their importance in the environment.

Local communities can collectively raise ______ about the value of nature areas by encouraging positive behaviour that does not damage nature.

Clean-up programmes organized by groups like the Waterways Watch Society help to remove ______ from the environment, restoring natural habitats.

The Waterways Watch Society organizes clean-up programmes at the ______ Reservoir, providing opportunities for companies and schools to participate.

The removal of pollutants from natural habitats helps to restore these habitats, providing a healthy environment for ______ to thrive.

Visitors to nature areas may cause ______ erosion, damage vegetation, and worsen pollution, highlighting the need for responsible behaviour.

Environmental protection may sometimes be perceived as limiting ______, creating a tension between conservation and development goals.

Local communities can organize or participate in ______ efforts to clean-up programmes to remove pollutants from the environment.

When hikers deviate from marked trails, the resulting soil ______ can hinder rainwater absorption, leading to increased surface runoff and soil erosion.

Trampling on vegetation can harm plants and impede their growth, as seen in the ______ Nature Reserve in 2014, which experienced extensive soil erosion and habitat degradation due to human activity.

Littering contributes to pollution in natural environments, and animals may suffer injuries from items like metal cans or become ensnared in plastic, potentially leading to their ______.

Increased human-wildlife encounters may lead to conflicts, such as the incident involving otters that 'murdered' prized ______ , highlighting the potential for harm to both humans and animals.

A key factor contributing to the rise in human-wildlife interactions in Singapore is ______ expansion, which encroaches on natural habitats.

The Singapore Green Plan addresses environmental sustainability, with Pillar 1 focusing on 'City in ______' to improve the balance of nature and urban development.

The ______ Eco-Link serves as a bridge to connect fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife to move between areas safely and maintain genetic diversity.

The rise in popularity of outdoor activities during events like the COVID pandemic highlights a growing public interest in nature and ______, which can influence conservation efforts.

An increase in the wildlife population in the city may lead to animal ______ as people unintentionally provoke these animals due to lack of knowledge on how to deal with them.

Some animals that venture into unfamiliar urban spaces may become confused and fearful. This increases the likelihood of ______ when they feel threatened or triggered.

Building the Cross Island MRT Line around, instead of under, the Central Catchment Nature Reserve aimed to protect Singapore's largest ______ rainforest.

Local communities and nearby nature areas mutually affect each other, demonstrating that they are ______ upon each other.

Nature provides benefits to people by lowering temperatures, removing pollutants, and providing space for ______.

People benefit nature through community activities that promote the importance of environmental ______.

People can negatively impact nature by causing soil erosion, damaging vegetation, worsening pollution, and disturbing ______.

Nature may bring disadvantages to people when wildlife from nearby nature areas cause ______, or when environmental protection limits development.

Environment

People-Nature Interdependence

Nature's Essentials

Pollination's Role

Nature's Recreational Value

Therapeutic Gardens

Community's Role in Conservation

Green Wave Campaign

Green Wave

People and Nature Relationship

Mutual Benefits

Nature's benefits to people

Pollution Removal by Plants

Particle Interception

Recreation Space Benefits

Health Benefits of Nature

Community Awareness

Dragonfly Watch

Clean-up Programs

Waterways Watch Society

Soil Erosion & Vegetation Damage

Disturbing Wildlife

Limit Development

Wildlife harms people

Soil Compaction

Trampling Vegetation

Littering

Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Urban Expansion

Singapore Green Plan

Mandai Eco-Link

Growing Interest in Outdoors

Wildlife in Urban Spaces: Risk

Environmental Protection vs. Development

Community Needs vs. Nature

Community-Nature Interdependence

People's Benefits to Nature

People's Disadvantages to Nature

Nature's Disadvantages to People