Sustainable Ecology Fishpond Management Agreement Scheme

Proponent: Heung Yee Kuk Foundation Limited

Site: Ma Tso Lung, San Tin

Project Description

The northwest New Territories is a crucial part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, where around 60,000 waterbirds spend their winters. This project collaborates with fishpond operators in San Tin and Ma Tso Lung to conserve migratory birds through pond draindown and pond profiling. Project organisation will work with experts to gather data that enhances pond management, balancing bird conservation with the needs of fishpond operators. Additionally, project organisation plans to raise awareness about conservation and Hong Kong's fisheries through guided tours, workshops, and competitions, fostering a deeper public understanding of these initiatives.

Grant Approved

HK$9,994,450

Project Duration

01/03/2025 - 28/02/2027

How To Get There

1 | Bus + Walking |

• Sheung Shui MTR Interchange, take bus 76K to Shek Wu Wai Station, and then proceed on foot.

Project Update