Hong Kong’s forests can store more than 7 million tonnes of carbon, equivalent to one-fifth of the city’s annual emissions, according to estimates in a first-of-its-kind local study. The research, which looked at more than 100 native tree species, also found those with the best potential to capture the greenhouse gas, providing data for authorities…
Authorities plan to designate 37 priority sites for agriculture that are mainly located in northern Hong Kong, although critics have accused the government of eradicating good-quality farmland that falls under new development areas. The Environment and Ecology Bureau revealed in a legislative paper on Wednesday that it had identified 37 agricultural priority areas involving around…
A consultant commissioned by the Hong Kong government has recommended that authorities prioritise the creation of the 338-hectare (835-acre) Sam Po Shue wetland park as it establishes conservation areas in the Northern Metropolis, while warning that two of three other parks in the area may be smaller than expected. The report, released by the Agriculture,…