What emphasis is the Hong Kong government placing on the development of the natural environment in Hong Kong?
Extensive landscape works continued to be implemented in conjunction with the developments, providing a green framework to the new neighbourhoods. Trees are planted along roadsides to provide shade and colour and attention is given to the provision and design of sitting-out areas and walkways for the public's enjoyment.
Ecological restoration works have also been undertaken in accordance with environmental impact assessment studies to mitigate the impact of engineering works. Recents works of this type include the creation of wetland wildlife habitats associated with river training works in the north-western New Territories and the ongoing construction of a major wetland area near Tin Shui Wai.
The large scale afforestation program continued in the hinterland of the new towns and urban development areas to reduce soil erosion by water run-off from hillsides, thereby preventing siltation of drainage systems and enhancing the countryside. Over 10 million trees have been planted in the last five years.
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