Issue 173 (Oct 2019)
“Pilgrimage of the Nature 19/20” – Volunteer Recruitment
As autumn winds blow through Shing Mun Country Park, visitors are eager to enjoy a leisure walk with butterflies, monkeys and paperbark trees along the surrounding dams as our country park is indeed the home of many local species! In cooperation with Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre, “Pilgrimage of the Nature 19/20 - 100 Species Identification Contest” will be held on 23rd November 2019 with 40 participating teams observing and exploring the local biodiversity. You are welcome to join the volunteering team and enjoy an energetic autumn season! Job Duties: To assist in event setup To assist in crowd management and maintain order To ensure the safety of...
Tree Journal (36) Typhoon Mangkhut’s anniversary
16th September 2019 marked Typhoon Mangkhut’s anniversary. Do you recall how Mangkhut devastated Hong Kong? Tropical Depression Mangkhut intensified into a tropical storm in only 4 days. On 13th September 2018, Mangkhut reached its peak intensity, as maximum sustained winds near the centre reached 250km/hr. Mangkhut passed south west of Hong Kong on 16th September 2018 and caused serious territory-wide damages. There were over 60,000 reports of fallen trees and 31,158 trees were removed. Over 20,480 tons of fallen trees were sent to landfill, while 11 trees on the Register of Old & Valuable Trees were knocked down by the storm. A year has passed yet we can still find traces...
Long Valley Express: Government posts notices of land resumption
In early May this year, Finance Committee of the Legislative Council approved the funding for the Advance and First Phase Works of the Kwu Tung North and Fanling North New Development Areas. Last Thursday (26 September 2019), the Government posted notices of land resumption for the first phase development of the new development areas of Kwu Tung North and Fanling North [1]. The area covered in the notice, including Long Valley, will be resumed and become Government land in late December. As Long Valley is of high ecological value, it will be developed into Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP). The corresponding enhancement and construction works will take around 3 years before the opening of the...
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave: Roselle Fun Day
Roselle, a tasty super food that brings multiple health benefits such as anti-aging, lowering of blood lipids and pressure, is definitely the top-pick of winter. Imagine the joy to see the blooming ruby-like fruits on the roselle trees, to pick them yourself and turn them into a jar of fresh pickles which is unique and full of personal style that you can share with your loved ones. You can get all these special experiences by joining the Lai Chi Wo Roselle Fun Day. You are invited to join our Roselle Fun Day on 30th November to 1st December 2019 in the Lai Chi Wo village! Do not miss the chance to join our roselle harvest, DIY candied roselle workshop and Lai Chi Wo Eco-tour!...
Volunteer Recruitment- Tree Conservation
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