Synopsis
“Countryside Conservation- Why it matters? What and How it is happening?”

In her first Policy Address delivered in 2017, the Chief Executive announced the establishment of the Countryside Conservation Office (CCO) to co-ordinate conservation projects that promote sustainable development of remote countryside.  The CCO would set up a funding scheme providing subsidy to non-profit organisations (NPO) to carry out conservation projects and would coordinate minor improvement works in those areas.  Lai Chi Wo (荔枝窩) and Sha Lo Tung (沙羅洞) have been selected as the priority areas for these efforts. We start to see the rich ecological, architectural and cultural resources being conserved and revitalised and the potential for promoting eco-tourism and green jobs.  It is a good example of how urban-rural symbiosis can be achieved in harmony with the efforts of all relevant stakeholders (Government – Community – Villagers).

A) Webinar on Countryside Conservation

Date: 20 May 2021 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30p.m. – 7:45p.m

Speakers:
Professor Stephen TANG Man-bun, BBS, Head, Countryside Conservation Office, Environmental Protection Department
Mr. David Au, Project Director, Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Ltd.
Mr. Humphrey Wong, Cofounder, Meta4 Design Forum Ltd.

Admission fee: Free
Language: English

B) Site visit to Lai Chi Wo

Date: 29 May 2021 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Gathering point: Lai Chi Wo Landing Steps

Language: Cantonese / English

Admission fee:
HK$300 (members of HKAC/PGBC/HKIUD); HK$400 (non-members)
*Lunch and ferry ticket are not included

Event details and online application: https://forms.gle/yxK5UEVC3C3YnKin8

Enquiries: Ms. Cherry Lau of HKIUD Secretariat: 2235 9057 / cherry.lau@hkiud.org