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The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP), designed and constructed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits.

The LVNP integrates wetland conservation, eco-friendly farming, and nature education. Covering an area of approximately 37 hectares, the LVNP adopts an open design divided into three management zones, namely the Biodiversity Zone for core conservation, the Agriculture Zone for eco-friendly farming, and the Visitor Zone equipped with facilities for visitors and educational activities.

Officiating guests at the opening ceremony included the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs, Mr Lau Kwok-fan; the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong; and the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai.  

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Tse stated that the establishment of the LVNP for active conservation of Long Valley by the Government represents a breakthrough. By proactively restoring abandoned farmlands and some dry farmlands into various wetland habitats, including wet farmlands, a water flea pond, shallow ponds and marshes, as well as constructing irrigation channels to nurture various wildlife and facilitate eco-friendly farming practices, the LVNP not only better conserves Long Valley but also achieves the complementary objectives of ecological conservation and agriculture. Since construction began in 2019, the LVNP has achieved encouraging conservation results. Over the past three years, the numbers of critically endangered Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola), nests of Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), and endangered Black-faced spoonbill (Platalea minor) have all increased severalfold.

Ms Linn said in her speech that there are urban development as well as important culture and ecological environments in the Northern Metropolis. The LVNP possesses high ecological value and has effectively enhanced the wetland habitats. The necessary supporting infrastructure and visitor facilities have also been built, demonstrating the Government's commitment to feature "Urban-Rural Integration and Co-existence of Development and Conservation" in the development of the Northern Metropolis.

The Opening Fun Day will be held at the LVNP today and tomorrow, featuring in-depth tours, a farmers' market, game booths, art and crafts workshops, and music performances. Free shuttle bus services between Fanling MTR Station and the LVNP will be provided. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to join. For details, please visit the LVNP's website (www.lvnp.gov.hk).

The Long Valley Nature Park, designed and constructed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, speaking at the opening ceremony.

The Long Valley Nature Park, designed and constructed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, speaking at the opening ceremony.

The Long Valley Nature Park, designed and constructed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (first row, centre); the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (first row, fourth left); the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs, Mr Lau Kwok-fan (first row, third right); the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (first row, second right); the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong (first row, third left); the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai (first row, fourth right), and other guests taking a group photo at the opening ceremony today.

The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP), designed and constructed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (sixth right); the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (sixth left); the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs, Mr Lau Kwok-fan (fifth right); the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong (fourth right); the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong (second right); the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Mickey Lai (third right), and other guests experiencing rice seedling casting at a paddy field in the LVNP.

The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP) was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows a critically endangered Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola). In the past three years, the number of Yellow-breasted Buntings sighted in the LVNP area has doubled to around 50.

The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP) was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows a Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus). The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department first recorded Black-winged Stilts nesting in the LVNP area in 2021, with the number of nests increasing from five in 2021 to more than 50 in 2024.

The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP) was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows a paddy field, an important habitat in the LVNP.

The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP) was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. The Biodiversity Zone of the LVNP features diverse wetland habitats, including wet farmlands, a water flea pond, shallow ponds and marshes, with a total area of 21 hectares.

The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP) was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. The Agriculture Zone of the LVNP provides farmlands for eco-friendly farming, including organic farming, covering approximately 11 hectares.

The Long Valley Nature Park (LVNP) was officially opened today (November 9) for public visits. Photo shows the Birding Hut in the Visitor Zone of the LVNP. The Visitor Zone offers visitor facilities and serves as a venue for educational activities, covering approximately 5 hectares.

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