17/06/2026
The public can now have a say on a proposed Coastal Protection Park (CPP) that spans the ecologically and culturally significant areas of Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai – an important step for coastal conservation in Deep Bay in the northwest of the New Territories in Hong Kong.
The government launched a public consultation exercise for the proposed park, inviting views from the public and all sectors of the community. The consultation runs until July 31, and submissions can be sent by email to [email protected]. Review the preliminary recommendations here:
https://lnkd.in/gBWt5yvD
The proposed hashtag covers an area of approximately 2,370 hectares of land and sea. Key goals include:
🐚 Conserve mangroves, marshes, and intertidal habitats
🐚 Protect coastal ecosystems and biodiversity to serve as the feeding, roosting, and breeding habitats for waterbirds and wetland wildlife
🐚 Preserve the natural landscape of Deep Bay
🐚 Provide eco-recreation opportunities
🐚 Support existing pond fish culture and oyster farming
To balance eco-recreation with traditional practices, the CPP will include three zones:
🐦 Biodiversity Conservation Zone
🦪 Oyster Culture Heritage Zone
🌿 Eco-Learning and Discovery Zone
This initiative reflects a growing recognition of nature-based solutions and integrated coastal management in Hong Kong’s environmental planning and aligns with broader sustainability goals. More details on the CPP can be found at The Nature Conservancy:
https://lnkd.in/dgk9ciiY
Photos are from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
