Reflections on the Tree Collapse Accidents

 This summer has just begun, but after a few days of heavy rain, the trees fall one after another: in mid June a Yellow Poinciana (Peltophorum pterocarpum) inside Yuen Chau Kok Park, Shatin collapsed and caused a casualty on the road; about two weeks later, a Chinese Banyan (Ficus microcarpa) outside the West Wing of the Central Government Offices also fell down......(more)
 
Tree Caring Inside the former Marine Police Headquarters (1881 Heritage)

 CA has always put great concern on tree conservation inside the former Marine Police Headquarters (1881 Heritage). Among the trees, a Chinese Banyan (Ficus microcarpa) near the Signal Tower on the platform was put inside the cylindrical tree preservation structure......(more)
 
Rural Devastation Near Bride’s Pool

 Located inside the Plover Cove Country Park, the Bride’s Pool is a popular excursion spot that most of us have paid visits to. Unfortunately, tree felling and excavation took place near the pool. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) claimed that they were aware of the constructions and prosecuted the contractor for illegal tree felling......(more)
 

How much is biodiversity worth?

The value of biodiversity can actually be quantified in dollars! Since 2007, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a study called “The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity” (TEEB)......(more)
 
 

42nd Annual General Meeting

On 11th June 2010, CA held its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Hong Kong Scout Centre on Scout Path, Austin Road, Kowloon. 35 members and guests attend the AGM. In the meeting, Chairman and Chief Executive of CA reported the work process and achievements......(more)
 
“Used Clothes Collection for the Environment – School Recycling Day Prize Giving Ceremony” cum Sharing Session of “Resource Conservation Ambassador”
The “Used Clothes Collection for the Environment – School Recycling Day Prize Giving Ceremony” cum Sharing Session of “Resource Conservation Ambassador” was successfully held on 10th July. Along the year, there were approximately......(more)
 
 
“Go Recycling”

 In order to enhance the awareness towards waste reduction and source separation as well as to increase waste recycling rate in private housing estates, the Environmental Protection Department, The Conservancy Association and Green Power have jointly organised a one-year programme named “Go Recycling”......(more)
 
Green Delight in Estates 2010-2011

 Co-organized by the Housing Authority, The Conservancy Association, Friends of the Earth and Green Power, the “Green Delight in Estates” project has entered its fifth and final phase which has reached more than 150 public housing estates throughout Hong Kong......(more)
 
Eco-tours in Kowloon and NT
Trainings completed, Mock Tours are open for application

Over 60 eco-guides have just completed their trainings and exams. They are ready for public tours starting in September 2010. The 60 potential eco-guides eco-guides of the Eco-tours in Kowloon and NT project, 30 per district, have gone through a series of intensive trainings like lectures, site visits, assignments......(more)
 
 
Summer highlights: Night Safari in Long Valley

This is our first time to launch a night safari in Long Valley in this summertime. Under the guidance of professional eco-guides, participants explored the important wetlands under our Management Agreement Project. They were also provided with different tools and materials to observe and learn about the nocturnal wildlife and conservation knowledge......(more)
 

Role Swap in Greater Painted Snipe Couples

When working on my farmland, I can always see a bulky bird being flushed out just next to me. The birds shock me sometimes when they are flushed out, and there are always more than one. Not until the hot debate on the construction of Sheung Shui and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line at Long Valley in 2000 did I know that these valuable birds are called Greater Painted Snipes......(more)
 
 
Interview with CA's Chief Executive - So Kwok-yin, Ken

In the previous CA staff meeting, we decided to add an interview section in CAre News and we targeted CA’s Chief Executive Mr. So Kwok-yin, Ken as our first interviewee. The in-depth interview has two parts. In part 1 in Issue July, we will ask Ken about his experience before joining CA ......(more)