Subject: [Hong Kong] “探討開放邊境禁區之影響” 講座 Seminar on “The Effect of Reduction in Cover [Print This Page] Author: lkatherine Time: 14/02/2007 13:32 Subject: “探討開放邊境禁區之影響” 講座 Seminar on “The Effect of Reduction in Cover
Seminar on “The Effect of Reduction in Coverage of the Frontier Closed Area”
In celebrating the anniversary of the Institute, the Rotary Centennial Institute for Wetland Conservation is co-organized with the Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, to hold a seminar on “The Effect of Reduction in Coverage of the Frontier Closed Area” on 24th February 2007 at 2-5 pm at the City University of Hong Kong.
In 1951, the Frontier Closed Area (FCA) was set up to provide a buffer zone for the boundary between Hong Kong and Mainland China, as well as to prevent illegal immigration and other border crimes. However, with the return of Hong Kong back to Mainland China in 1997, the need for FCA has been reduced. Therefore, in September 2006, the HKSAR Government proposed to reduce the coverage of the FCA from 2,800 ha to about 800 ha. This announcement was met with differing degrees of support from the community, especially from the environmental, development and security viewpoints. In this seminar, a platform will be provided to allow representatives from different sectors, including the Government, NGOs and villager to present their view points, and for the public to enhance their knowledge, concern and understanding of the issue through in-depth discussions at the end of the seminar.
Please browse the below website for the program outline and registration form.
Website: http://www.wwf.org.hk/chi/maipo/wwc/
For registration, please fill in the registration form and fax it to 2482 0369 or email to rciwc@wwf.org.hk. Deadline of application is 22nd February 2007. For further enquiries, please contact Ms. Eva Cheuk at 3193 7509
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