Hong Kong public not fully informed about damage eco-recreation area would bring: green groups


Hong Kong green groups have urged authorities to conduct more in-depth ecological studies of a government plan to turn part of South Lantau into an “eco-recreation corridor”, days before a public consultation for the proposal wrapped up.

The environmental groups said on Wednesday that the development would threaten dolphin habitats and expose a herd of roughly 100 buffalo to tourists.

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