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  Streets, 23 Nov 04
Treetop walk: closer carparks under study

WE refer to the letter, "Route to treetop walk enjoyable for the prepared" (Streats, Nov 16).

We are heartened by the interest in the treetop walk. The treetop walk is part of our efforts to provide a range of recreational amenities to cater to visitors with different interests and varying levels of trekking or hiking experience and ability. To further enhance visitors' experience, we have put in place interpretive signages and information on trail etiquette as well as map boards at the major trail junctions, entry points and activity nodes along the walking trails at MacRitchie, including the treetop walk.

In anticipation of increasing public interest in the treetop walk, we have also installed additional directional signs to guide visitors to the bridge and will be deploying additional staff on the weekends to help guide visitors as well. We are also looking into improving access by providing car-parking facilities nearer the bridge.

The treetop walk is part of the National Parks Board's management strategy to balance the twin aims of protecting our native flora and fauna while allowing the public access to certain areas of the Nature Reserves for recreation. The site for the treetop walk was therefore chosen with much care to take advantage of the natural elevation provided by the two highest points in MacRitchie while ensuring that no tree felling would be required in the process of building the bridge.

As with all visits to nature areas, we would like to advise members of the public to make pre-visit preparations such as checking on the terrain and hiking conditions. To help further enhance and prepare for their experience at the Nature Reserves, members of the public can view our website at www.nparks.gov.sg for further information such as maps and directions.

We thank the writer for the feedback and would like to invite her to contact us on our QSM Helpline at 1 800-471 7300 should she have further feedback.

Wong Tuan Wah,
director (conservation), National Parks Board
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