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Tai Tam Reservoir on Hong Kong Island is surrounded by hills covered in forest. Tree cover has expanded a lot since the 1940s, but native tree and plant species have been crowded out by imports, something researchers hope to redress.  Photo: James Wendlinger
Hong Kong environmental issues

‘The forest is returning’: trees make a comeback in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the few urban areas where forest cover is expanding. While having more trees is good, they are mostly not of the kind native wildlife needs in order to thrive.

9 Jul 2021 - 7:46AM
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