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http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk/handle/2031/303| Title: | Compensation of habitat loss: creation of man-made mudflat in Hong Kong Wetland Park |
| Authors: | Cheung, Kwok Leung (張國良) Cheung, Siu Gin Shin, Paul K. S. |
| Department: | Department of Biology and Chemistry (Cheung, K. L.; Dr. Cheung, S. G.; Dr. Shin, P.) |
| Issue Date: | Jun-2005 |
| Award: | Cheung Kwok Leung won the Outstanding Young Scientist Award in the 5th Conference on Protected Areas of East Asia organized by IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas in 2005. |
| Type: | Article |
| Abstract: | Man-made mudflat is not common in Hong Kong but it can be created to compensate loss of similar natural habitats owing to urban developments. A case in point is the development of the Tin Shui Wai New Town, in which about 1 ha of mudflat was re-established as an ecological mitigation area within the Hong Kong Wetland Park for attraction of shorebirds and waterfowls. However, it is important to assess whether or not this man-made mudflat can function as expected with settlement and colonization of animals, which, in turn, form the food source for the shorebirds/waterfowls. This paper reports upon the colonization of benthic infauna in this man-made mudflat and the effects of eutrophication on the settlement of benthic invertebrates over a study period of 1 year. Issues on habitat requirements for mud-flat restoration are discussed. |
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