Singapore likes to call it a city of gardens surrounded by trees surrounded by streets, lush parks and plants around the city buildings, which makes it attractive.
Singapore gardens and parks always reflect good care. Here the trees are well pruned, the grass is pruned properly and the parks are constantly maintained.
However, as a result of the Corona epidemic, on the one hand, there have been some changes in daily life and the system of life has been suspended. On the other hand, due to the limitations of the blocks in Singapore, these gardens are not maintained as they were. In fact, nature has the opportunity to grow freely.
Today, urban areas are enlivened by insects, tall tall grasses, wild flowers and mushrooms growing in front of buildings, infested with insects and butterflies.
Now that the city has fallen silent due to restrictions imposed by the blockade, there is a rare opportunity to take a break and explore this natural beauty. On the contrary, many people here have demanded that this modern city, built with skill and sophistication for a better nature experience, be left alone to grow in harmony with nature.
The blockade began in Singapore on April 7 after the Corona epidemic. This lock is called a “switch”. Singaporeans said they stay home as much as possible and go to practice or do other important work.
In most green belts at the time, mowing the grass was considered unnecessary, depending on why the workers who do most of the mowing work moved from Bangladesh or India, the group most affected by the crown virus.
Hundreds of them are infected with the virus every day due to poor living conditions, and the government has imposed stricter locking restrictions to stay in their shacks and rooms.
According to the Singapore National Parks Council, only the necessary land restructuring services can be provided to at least recruit workers. According to the National Parks Council, only four to 20 percent of the workforce is employed.
Jessica Tan Son New wrote on Facebook that such scenes were common when she was growing up. ( When I was younger, I enjoyed touching mulberry and watching the fallen leaves,) he said.
Biologists and those who want to be close to nature are quick to point out that Corona has led to a more functional ecosystem and biodiversity in Singapore’s urban areas.
(Because of this growing grass, we see more butterflies and other insects,) says Kang Man Ingo of the Society for Nature (Singapore). Birds that eat this insect are also counted.
During this closed period, many people seem to enjoy and become more interested in biodiversity and the natural landscapes around them in their daily routine, while scientists also share photos of these landscapes in an online group. They do
The photos also show a small snake called “Paradise Tree” wading between two pillars of a house while another long parrot is visible.
This situation raises a number of questions, such as whether Singapore should extend the mowing period in cities in order for this biodiversity to flourish.
Walter Thessara, a nominated member of parliament, raised the issue in the legislature and pointed out that it could also mean less dependence on cheap labor for migrant workers.
He told the BBC that a block called Switch gave Singapore a sense of what natural beauty it was.
( There was nothing normal in the first skillfully planted gardens, now that we don’t see anyone pruning trunks of grass or trees, we realize that if that doesn’t happen, then it doesn’t hurt. )
However, the Singapore National Parks Council has said that once restrictions are eased, the process of pruning green belts and shrubs will gradually accelerate. The Council also identified health and safety risks when growing tall grass. He says it might be harder to fight dengue.
However, the Council also said it would further explore areas where grass and plants can allow free growth in “natural ways”. And in recent months, his message has shifted from Singapore’s gardens to a city of natural beauty.
The National Park Council states: “As the city plans to phase out measures to improve the urban landscape, including green belts, we will continue to offer more natural landscapes that attract more biodiversity.” ”
According to Anu Jaina of the Society of Nature (Singapore), people need to understand and expect the change they were used to.
(We know countries where the grass on the roads is a bit overgrown and often not chopped, and people accept brown fields, but here in Singapore we are used to seeing everything in a clean and correct order,) says Jane. ‘
After the epidemic, Singapore will have to rethink its dependence on cheap labor to see how many migrant workers it can safely maintain. These debates can be part of the future, just as the natural environment needs to be controlled.
But like many other places, the natural beauty of Singapore helps people get out of this difficult time.