 View from the bus stop along Yio Chu Kang road (Opp The Calrose, 55011). |  The barricades and signages along the stretch did not stop nature lovers and explorers from venturing into the forest. |  Early morning rays greet the forest and its visitors. |
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 A diverse range of plants and fungi can be found in the Tagore Forest. |  Small mushrooms found on the underside of a fallen tree trunk. |  Tall, lush green vegetations that shades the forest from the hustle and bustle of the world outside. |
 The secondary forest has a mix of both foreign and local species. |  Tiny fishes can be found throughout the waters of the forest. |  Mr Leong from Nature Society of Singapore standing right before the entrance to the source of Lentor Stream. |
 The source of the Lentor Stream / The national flag was found on site. |  One of the two drainage holes that the stream flows through. |  On lower grounds where the stream broadens. |
 The presence of men and the desire to claim nature is evident all around. |  Harry from Temasek Rural Exploring Enthusiasts (T.R.E.E) leads the group through the forest. |  The lower end of the stream where work has begun. |
 Deforestation at the lower end of the stream. |  Oil from heavy machineries contaminate the stream water. |  Salvaging the various plant species - including the Elephant Foot's Fern (Angiopteris evecta) which is classified by NParks as a vulnerable species. |
 Excavation work continues even on a Sunday afternoon. |  The two most common sights in Singapore - Greenery and construction barricades. |  The matured forest will soon be converted into a concrete jungle. |
 The fight to retain the Tagore Forest seems to be a uphill battle as so much has already cleared away. |