Provision of Proactive Habitat Management and Related Services at Sha Lo Tung (2024-2026)

Proponent: Countryside Conservation Office in collaboration with Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (Run by Green Power Limited)

Site: Sha Lo Tung

Project Description

The Proactive Conservation project covers about 23 ha comprising the ecologically sensitive wetland and riparian area along the 4km-long stream in Sha Lo Tung (SLT), with special focus on the following:

(1) Intensive management measures to conserve and enhance the marshes, ponds and riparian habitats;

(2) Removal of threats to the SLT environment, surveillance and regular patrol against irregularities and removal of illegal hunting devices to deter undesirable human activities;

(3) Habitat mapping and ecological monitoring in the project area; and

(4) Public education programme and the establishment of a thematic website about SLT to promote the ecological importance of SLT