Green Sense » 元朗 http://greensense.org.hk Point out the non-environmental friendly practice in society through research and monitoring. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:38:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Green Sense Charity Hike 2021 – Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail http://greensense.org.hk/en/2021/02/%e7%92%b0%e4%bf%9d%e8%a7%b8%e8%a6%ba%e6%85%88%e5%96%84%e7%b1%8c%e6%ac%be%e3%80%90%e7%b6%a0%e6%ad%a5%e9%83%8a%e9%87%8e2021%e4%b8%80%e7%b7%9a%e4%b8%8a%e5%85%83%e8%8d%83%e5%8f%a4%e9%81%93%e6%85%88/ http://greensense.org.hk/en/2021/02/%e7%92%b0%e4%bf%9d%e8%a7%b8%e8%a6%ba%e6%85%88%e5%96%84%e7%b1%8c%e6%ac%be%e3%80%90%e7%b6%a0%e6%ad%a5%e9%83%8a%e9%87%8e2021%e4%b8%80%e7%b7%9a%e4%b8%8a%e5%85%83%e8%8d%83%e5%8f%a4%e9%81%93%e6%85%88/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:45:11 +0000 editor http://greensense.org.hk/?p=7259 Green Sense Charity Hike 2021 is our annual fund-raising event, aiming in arising the public interest and concern for the natural environment. Participants would enjoy the beautiful scenery in the countryside and spend an energetic weekend, while practicing “Green Hiking Etiquettes” and comprehending the unique environment in Hong Kong. To introduce “Leave No Trace” and other green hiking tips, participants may learn more about how and why to protect our for the sake of the future generation, both locally and globally.

Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail is selected in the Charity Hike this year. It is not only an adventurous hiking trail but also an old trading route linking two settlements (Yuen Long & Tsuen Wan).  The journey is full of natural sceneries and historical features. Following the route with online supporting materials, participants would wander up and down along nature trail from Chai Wan Kok to Yuen Long. The hilltop Lookout at Shek Lung Kung will be soon approached. With 180 degree view of Hong Kong Island, Tsing Yi and Lantau, an unobstructed view of Tsing Ma Bridge and Victoria Harbour is unforgettable.

Due to the public gathering limit, we could not take part in the launching ceremony with hundreds of participants as in the previous years. Therefore the event period extends to 17 days, from 26 March to 11 April 2021.

Please support Green Sense Charity Hike 2021 by:

1. Join Green Sense Charity Hike 2021 (Chinese Event details can be viewed on http://greensense.org.hk/charityhike）【ENROLL NOW】

  • Individual Participant: The minimum donation is $150 (Event Charm, TrailWatch Mobile 3 in 1 Lens and Gift Voucher pack)
  • Individual donating $250 or more will be awarded Valued Gift Pack (Including Event Charm, Green Sense x Lockill Resuable Face Mask, TrailWatch Mobile 3 in 1 Lens and Gift Voucher pack)
  • Company Team of 4 Participants: The minimum donation is HK$1000 (4 Valued Gift Packs and E-certificate will be issued for appreciation)

2. Make a donation 【Click here to make an online donation】

  • If you cannot join the Charity Hike 2021, donations are also welcomed.

Route Preview:
Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail (Half): Tsuen Wan to Shum Tseng (~10km in 3 hours)
Chai Wan Kok at Allway Gardens → Shek Lung Kung Pavilion → Lin Fa Shan Public School Ruin → Ting Fu Tsai → Tsing Fai Tong → Sham Tsang
Reference: https://www.trailwatch.hk/?t=activities&rid=10212856

Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail (Full): Tsuen Wan to Tai Tong (~12.5km in 5.5 hours)
Chai Wan Kok at Allway Gardens → Shek Lung Kung Pavilion → Lin Fa Shan Public School Ruin →  Ting Fu Tsai → Tai Lam Country Park →  Tai Tong, Yuen Long
Reference: https://www.trailwatch.hk/?t=activities&rid=10212838

Please protect the countryside by “Leave No Trace” , hope we all can keep up with the green living and cherish the natural environment for our next generation.

Disclaimer, Terms and Conditions:

The organiser, its contractors and employees and representatives will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to participants or spectators during the event.

Donation is non-refundable. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to participants who declare false information on their application form, do not make the minimum donation, or fail to meet application requirements as stated.

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Recently, HKSAR Government announced the jointly development of “HK/Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park” in Lok Ma Chau Loop. However, the Loop is the ecological corridor of Mai Po and Hoo Hok Wai farmland and fish ponds. It is also the path migrating birds passing through. What and How would the Loop environment be affected by this development project?

Green Sense Chief Executive Roy Tam is going to explore the Lok Ma Chau Loop with you, introducing the ecological environment and sharing his view of the Park.

Details of Exploring the Edge:
Date: 6th May 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm – 5:30pm (3.5 hours)
Assembly Point: Yuen Long West Rail Station Exit C
Admission: Free
Route: B1 Bus from Yuen Long Station＞Lok Ma Chau Police Station＞Lok Ma Chau Loop＞Ho Sheung Heung
Enroll: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/33486083778

For any enquiry, please contact Ms. Ma at 81004877.

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3284 trees will be felled for the Yuen Long-Sheung Shui cycling track
The environmental cost is unreasonably high
Green Sense urges improvement on both the route and the design of the track in order to reduce tree cutting

Paul Chan, the Secretary for Development, posted an online blog yesterday (21st). Referring to the accomplishments of the Hong Kong athlete Lee Wai Sze in the Olympics, he mentioned the recent policies done by the Government to encourage local athletic development, including the establishment of the cycling track network.

Green Sense agree that cycling is both a low-carbon transportation means and a public leisure activity. However, 3,284 trees will be felled in order to complete the remaining Yuen Long-Sheung Shui, part of the Tuen Mun-Sheung Shui cycling track. The felling includes banyans with crown over 20 meters. The environmental cost is unreasonably huge [1].

According to Roy Tam, the Chief Executive (Voluntary) of Green Sense, “It is contradicting for the Government to improve our quality of life by establishing cycling tracks while felling trees massively and destroy the natural environment.”

While the Government claims that they have already minimized tree removal, they are not acting thoroughly. We have once suggested it is possible to reduce tree felling by reasonably decreasing the width of the track, sharing path with pedestrians and improving routes design. However, the Government did not consider these suggestions seriously.

We once again urge the Government to reduce tree cutting for the Sheung Shui-Yuen Long cycling track. Establishing cycling track should not be turned into a tree massacre.

[1] – 20th May 2016 meeting, Finance Committee of the Legislative Council, http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr15-16/chinese/fc/pwsc/papers/p15-53c.pdf

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