So, why is there a need to have nature in the globe or in Singapore? This is because humans, animals and the Earth need trees and plants. There is an innate tendency in humans of seeking contact with nature. From the evolutionary perspective, exposure to nature is beneficial to our well-being. Similarly, nature is vital to every living organisms found from terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems. As all species are interconnected, the remove of forest will eventually harm all the species in the ecosystems. Furthermore, plants and trees are natural tools in easing the environmental problems we are facing today.
Therefore, let us look at the benefits of nature in the urban context: