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Bumper Harvest: Hong Kong Rice Variety "Fa Yiu Tsai"
Project Category
Nature Conservation Management Agreement Projects
Rehabilitation Project for Sai Wan Area (2020-2023)
Proponent:
Sai Kung District Community Centre
Site:
Sai Wan
Project Description
The project aimed to rehabilitate the rural ecology and humanistic culture of Sai Wan, Sai Kung. Through re-cultivation of farmland abandoned for nearly half a century, the project created diverse habitats and enhanced the biodiversity of Sai Wan area.
Grant Approved
HK$13,128,654
Project Duration
15/02/2020 - 20/07/2024
Management Measures
Rehabilitated farmland and practised organic farming
Created eco-ponds and cultivated wetland plants, such as water ferns
Cultivated butterfly host plants and nectar plants, such as Pseudosasa cantori
Conducted regular ecological monitoring and surveys
How To Get There
1 | Non-franchised Bus + Hiking |
• Take non-franchised public bus No. NR29 from Sai Kung Town Centre to Sai Wan Pavilion, then hike for about 45 minutes to Sai Wan
• Reference Route: Sai Wan Pavilion → Chui Tung Au → Sai Wan
Project Update
The project has been completed.
The visitor centre has ceased operation.
Project Outcome
Rehabilitated farmland abandoned for nearly half a century, created eco-ponds, and provided diverse habitats
Recorded enhanced biodiversity in the area, especially number of butterfly and dragonfly species
Organised diverse public experiential and education activities
Operated a visitor centre
Project Website & Social Media Platform
Project Video
Tai Long Sai Wan located in Sai Kung is a wonderland in Hong Kong for hiking, photography and camping. The project "Rehabilitation Project for Sai Wan Area" provided the public with farming experience.
How long does it take to cultivate and harvest paddy rice? Let's take a look at the process of planting to harvesting of salt-tolerant rice.
What are the habitats and species found in Sai Wan? When you visit Sai Wan next time, keep an eye out for dragonflies, butterflies and other species around you!
Are pineapple-shaped and mango-shaped fruits commonly seen in Sai Wan edible? What are the functions of these plants? Let's learn about the common plants found in Sai Wan!
Great fortune and great favour! New year's mandarin were planted organically in Sai Wan, and some of them were also preserved as salted kumquats.
Let's learn about the abandoned charcoal kiln in Sai Wan, which witnessed the livelihood of the villagers in Sai Wan in the early years.
While the project has been completed, the project team hopes everyone will join efforts to conserve our precious nature going forward.
