Pok Fu Lam Country Park
Pok Fu Lam Country Park is located on Pok Fu Lam, the western end of the Southern District of Hong Kong Island. The 270-hectare park was designated in 1979.
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| 薄扶林郊野公園 | |
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| Location | Southern District, Hong Kong Island |
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| Area | 270 hectares (2.7 km2) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Website | Official website |
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| Traditional Chinese | 薄扶林郊野公園 | ||||||||
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Ecology
The park is located at the foot of Mount Victoria.[1] Since being declared a park, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has engaged in efforts to green the valley. Many non-native species have been planted over the years such as Slash Pine, Formosa Acacia and Brisbane Box, as well as native trees including Hong Kong Gordonia and Chekiang Machilus.[2]
Facilities
The park includes:
- Sylvan sanctuary
- Pok Fu Lam Reservoir (1863)
- Hong Kong Trail
- Peak Trail
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pok Fu Lam Country Park.
References
- "Pok Fu Lam". www.afcd.gov.hk. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- "Pok Fu Lam". www.afcd.gov.hk. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
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