The Sustainable Lantau Blueprint is the engineering department’s 2017 vision for Lantau Island.
Sustainable Lantau Blueprint
Read the 2016 development vision of Lantau Development Advisory Committee (LanDAC)
Category: Conservation
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SURVEY – South Lantau Tourism Corridor (closes 5pm Sunday 28 July 2024)
We need your voice — please take this short survey from wherever you are
We need your help and your voice and a few minutes of your time to ensure these magical places will be our legacy for your children.
Revising the South Lantau Outline Zoning Plan
Converting green belt to residential, relaxing developments and deleting coastal reserve
A few minor amendments with annotations of some uses open the door to major development — deadline for public comment is 15 November 2023.
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Where the buffalo roam
Support the daily care and management of South Lantau water buffalo
The water buffalo play an important role in South Lantau life. Continue reading “Where the buffalo roam”
Wetland Development
Review the current planning applications for recreation on South Lantau
Although permissions are granted for temporary structures, the filling of land permanently alters the remarkable biodiversity of one of China’s last remaining intact wetland ecosystems.
Meeting buffalo on the path
It’s a matter of trust but it’s usually best to find a way out of their way.
With awareness and plenty of experience, it is possible to pass these massive beasts on the narrow wetland path.
Application for development on Pui O wetland open for public comments (PENDING)
Review the status of the planning application
Although the permission is for a “temporary” structure, the widespread and ongoing illegal “filling of land” has already altered the remarkable biodiversity of one of China’s last remaining intact wetland ecosystems.
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Save the Water Buffaloes
Support a responsible herd management plan for South Lantau water buffalo
From Buffalo Jean — resident herds woman
Stop the indiscriminate de-sexing of the water buffalo on South Lantau. Continue reading “Save the Water Buffaloes”
The last frog concert
The frogs have lost their home to the informal economy.
This was always a favorite spot this time of year but humans now pay someone to occupy the “informal” campground.
Snakes in spring
Snakes are not aggressive. They are defensive. They will only ever bite if they feel threatened
From our resident snake wrangler
If there was a warning system for snake activity … it would be on red right now. Continue reading “Snakes in spring”