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"Smart Wetland"
Project Category
Research Activities on Countryside Conservation & Revitalisation
“Smart Wetland” – Where Traditional Management Meets Innovation & Technology
Proponent:
World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong
Site:
Mai Po Nature Reserve
Project Description
The "Smart Wetland" project at Mai Po Nature Reserve successfully implemented and evaluated an Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring system to enhance wetland conservation and management. The project demonstrated the effectiveness of IoT technologies in monitoring water levels, water quality, and buffalo movement in real time. The IoT system improved data collection frequency by over 200 times compared to manual monitoring, allowing wetland managers to enhance decision-making and optimise resource allocation.
Grant Approved
HK$2,999,668
Project Duration
01/12/2022-30/11/2024
How To Get There
1 | Minibus + Walking |
• Take red minibus No. 17 from Shui Che Kwun Street, Yuen Long, to Mai Po Village (alight at Tam Kon Chau Road), then walk for about 20 minutes along Tam Kon Chau Road to Mai Po Nature Reserve.
2 | Bus + Walking |
• Take Kowloon Motor Bus No. 76K from Yuen Long MTR Station to Mai Po, then walk for about 20 minutes along Tam Kon Chau Road to Mai Po Nature Reserve.
Project Update
The project has been completed.
Project Outcome
With the advanced IoT technologies, the project deployed wireless IoT sensors to sustainably collect remote data from wetlands for monitoring water level, water quality and buffalo movement, which identified optimal water levels for waterbirds, evaluated water exchange practices, and provided insights into buffalo grazing patterns for vegetation management.
The IoT technologies enabled early detection of environmental anomalies through IoT technologies, supporting timely management responses, such as addressing extreme weather impacts and ensuring habitat suitability.
Data analysis validated the scalability of IoT technologies for broader conservation applications and provided a reference for future wetland conservation projects. This innovative approach highlights the potential of IoT technologies in advancing sustainable wetland management and biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong.
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Project Video
This video summarised the application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in Mai Po Nature Reserve under the 2-year project. By harnessing advanced technology, wetlands can be managed more effectively and long-term strategies can be devised to enhance biodiversity.
