Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Singapore
The Central Catchment Nature Reserve is a large forest area in Singapore with multiple reservoirs that store water for the city. The space contains walking trails, viewpoints, and nature paths that connect different sections and let visitors explore at their own pace.
The area was once covered in rubber plantations in the 1800s before being set aside as a nature reserve. This past use as farmland shaped how the forest recovered and grew back over time.
The reserve serves as Singapore's main connection to tropical forest life and reminds people why nature protection matters for the city. Locals and visitors alike come here to experience what the island looked like before development.
You can enter during daylight hours through several gates at different locations throughout the space. Wear good shoes and bring water, as the paths go through wet, densely overgrown areas.
A suspension bridge connects two high points and lets you see the tree canopy from up close. This view of the forest's upper layer is something you cannot experience anywhere else in the city.
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