New study floats fresh ideas to add value and visitors to Hong Kong’s country parks
More campsites and an expanded trail running and mountain biking network could all be on the cards
Turning barbecue sites into campgrounds and expanding trail running and mountain biking networks have all been flagged as possible ways to boost the value of Hong Kong’s country parks.
The government has launched a HK$2.6 million study looking at how to enhance the educational and recreational potential of country parks. The results are expected to be released for public discussion by mid-2018.
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department director, Dr Leung Siu-fai, said most people go hiking, trekking, barbecuing or kite flying in the parks.
“Others go for photography or sightseeing,” Leung said.
“But apart from these, are there any other recreational activities that could facilitate nature conservation or the country park environment that we can also consider introducing?”