The Environment & Ecology Bureau today announced the establishment of the Expert Group on Conservation for Sha Lo Tung.

Members of the expert group are appointed by the Secretary for Environment & Ecology, with Prof Lam Kin-che as the convener.

The members include experts and scholars from fields of nature conservation or related sectors involved in promoting conservation work as well as representatives of the relevant government bureau and department. Their term will last for two years from today.

Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan said that the members possess profound professional knowledge and extensive experience.

He noted that with their support, the Government can conserve the beautiful ecological environment and biodiversity in Sha Lo Tung in a more comprehensive and sustainable manner, and provide a more fruitful countryside experience and opportunities for ecological research for visitors and scholars from Hong Kong and other regions.

The expert group's work includes assisting the Government in mapping out the long-term strategies for conservation of ecology and biodiversity in Sha Lo Tung, advising the Government on measures to promote scientific research and eco-recreation in Sha Lo Tung, and steering the implementation of conservation studies and projects carried out there.

Sha Lo Tung has very high ecological value, ranking second among the 12 Priority Sites for Enhanced Conservation under the New Nature Conservation Policy.

With the completion of non in-situ land exchange in Sha Lo Tung in July 2022, the Government will take forward further measures to enhance nature conservation there.