Is the eco link effective?
Early data suggests the Eco-Link@BKE has helped some species, including the critically endangered Sunda pangolin. More research is needed to understand which species benefit from eco corridors and why.
What is the value of the Eco Link?
To prevent genetic isolation of fragmented flora and fauna populations, the bridge would encourage the interaction of wildlife by facilitating movement between the once separated forests and effectively expand habitat, mating and foraging ranges of flora and fauna.
How do I get to Eco Link?
The only way to access it is via a guided walking tour. As mentioned previously, the primary purpose of the Eco-Link@BKE is to restore the connections of the two nature reserves’ biodiversities in a sustainable manner.
Why was the ECO link at BKE built?
Purpose. Until the Bukit Timah Expressway was built in 1986, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve were connected. Eco-Link@BKE was intended to address these issues by creating a safe crossing between the reserves, and allowing expansion of the animals’ habitats and gene pools.
How effective are wildlife corridors?
Additionally, a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of wildlife corridors analyzed 78 experiments and found that 60 experiments showed positive results and overall, the corridors increased movement between patches of habitat by 50 percent. Wildlife corridors alone will not prevent continued population declines.
What are the 2 protected areas ie nature reserves that are connected by the ECO link BKE?
The Eco-Link@BKE is an ecological bridge that spans the Bukit Timah Expressway, connecting Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
How does the ECO link BKE support protected areas in Singapore?
The Mandai Eco-Link will link the central and northern swathes of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve that are now separated by Mandai Lake Road. The ability to move between one forest area to another is important for animals, especially in Singapore.
Why was Ecolink built?
The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, its main purpose is to restore the ecological connection between two nature reserves, allowing wildlife to expand their habitat, genetic pool and survival chances.
What is a Eco Bridge?
Eco-bridges aim to enhance wildlife connectivity, that can be disrupted because of highways or logging. They include canopy bridges, underpasses or overpasses or viaducts & amphibian tunnels or culverts.
What is a tiger corridor?
A tiger corridor is a stretch of land linking tiger habitats, allowing movement of tigers, prey and other wildlife. Without corridors tiger habitat can become fragmented and tiger populations isolated leaving the tigers vulnerable to localised extinction.
What are eco-bridges types?
Eco-bridges include underpass tunnels, viaducts, and overpasses (mainly for large or herd-type animals); amphibian tunnels; fish ladders; Canopy bridge (especially for monkeys and squirrels), tunnels and culverts (for small mammals such as otters, hedgehogs, and badgers); green roofs (for butterflies and birds).