It takes 10-20 years for seedlings to grow, yet, hill fires burn off vegetation and wildlife habitat in the blink of an eye. In times of pandemic, hiking has become a rising trend. To promote and execute works of forest rehabilitation and conservation, CA has organized a series of activities, including Short Video Competition, online workshops and promotion booths, under Hang Seng-CA Eco-Rangers 2020 New Mission. The last activity of the event, Hang Seng-CA Eco-Rangers 2020 Tree Planting Day, gathered near 100 Eco-Rangers from 16 different corporates, organizations and NGOs to plant 1500 seedlings of local species in Tai Tong tree planting site, Tai Lam Country Park to enhance biodiversity and facilitate countryside restoration.
Under the prohibition on group gatherings, the activity was divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Participants were put into groups of 3 and led by 1 CA staff or volunteer to learn the basic knowledge and steps of tree planting. Social-distancing measures such as keeping masks on social distancing, staying in designated zones and avoiding across group interactions were put in place.
Participants were holding paper props of local wild animals and seedlings that implicated building a biodiverse habitat for local animals and plants with everybody’s efforts.
Hang Seng-CA Eco-Rangers 2021 Healing Hills ^^^ WE WANT YOU!
This year as always, the countryside needs us! There will be several hill cleaning activities* for Hang Seng-CA Eco-Rangers 2021 in September to November. Join us to be an Eco-Ranger by donating^ or taking part into our activities! We look forward to having you in our team to restore a clean nature together!
*There might be adjustments of activity details in response to the latest condition of the pandemic or prohibition on group gatherings.
^Donations of HK$100 or above are tax deductible with a receipt. To express our gratitude and appreciation for your support, a VFE99.9% Re-mask reusable mask will be sent to you so that you can safeguard to environment with us under the New Normal.
