Nature lovers: Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works Dr Sarah Liao and Dr Jane Goodall visit the Hong Kong Wetland Park.

World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall says the Hong Kong Wetland Park is educating people on how they can live in harmony with nature.

Dr Goodall visited the park today to see conservation efforts to maintain Hong Kong's rich biodiversity.

Accompanied by Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works Dr Sarah Liao, Dr Goodall toured the wetland reserve's natural and re-created habitats, including streams, ponds, freshwater marshes, mudflats, reeds, woodland, grassland and mangroves. She showed great interest in watching migratory birds feeding and resting in the ponds.

"I am delighted to find that about 30% of the world population of Black-faced Spoonbills come to Hong Kong to feed during their migratory season," Dr Goodall said, adding she was impressed by the park's design and facilities.

Dr Liao said the park's success demonstrates how natural habitats with rich biodiversity can co-exist with the surrounding community.

Dr Goodall travels widely every year to promote nature conservation and sustainable development. On her present trip in Hong Kong, she gave a lecture at Hong Kong University sharing her 45 years experience in promoting nature conservation and sustainable development.