Saturday, April 3, 2010
Conserve our land :) Its not the same.

This is a letter from a lady named Liana Jeffrey to TODAY:

Today Online, 3 May 05
Do not allow Pulau Ubin to become another East Coast Park
Letter to Today by Liana Jeffrey

MY HUSBAND and I are adventure lovers. We have always enjoyed being out in the wild, surrounded by nature and away from the bustle and conveniences of the city. The only place we can find such tranquillity and independence is on Pulau Ubin.

In the city, everything is made for our convenience. The most popular camping spot is the East Coast Park. Yet, it is the most crowded place to be during the weekend or holidays. Though there is a barbeque pit at every shelter, starting a campfire is not allowed. Because bicycles and pedestrians don't really stick to their paths, collisions happen all the time.

As soon as we arrive at the jetty on Pulau Ubin, however, the ambience is totally different. We start our campfire and cook our food in mess tins. We make use of the salt water to boil and wash. We can ride our bicycles and stroll into the jungle and the mangroves. We could get lost, but that's part of the thrill.

Where is the adventure now if we are walking on man-made trails? Having a campsite and a bicycle park will make the place like East Coast Park.

Why can't Pulau Ubin be preserved? Why must it be turned into an attraction? The island is the last rustic spot in Singapore.


Source:
http://www.wildsingapore.com/news/20050506/050503-1.htm
My HEAD :D


As Liana had mentioned, the "feel" isnt the same. That is why we need to conserve our land. If everything was a tourist attraction, what would happen?

We need to conserve our land and save the environment so that land reclamation and other methods which affect nature doesnt happen!

Its not only for the benefit of the world but YOU as individuals as well.

Wen Feng(17)