Introduction of Mikania
Mikania (Mikania micrantha), belongs to the family Compositae, is an exotic perennial climber. It climbs up other plants and to the canopy for sunlight. The leaves and stems of Mikania cover up the host plants which then receive little sunlight and consequently the growth of host plants are affected. Mikania grows very fast and reproduces rapidly, therefore it is also named “mile-a-minute weed”.
The Convervancy Association and HKBWS are going to hold a Mikania removal activity in Long Valley. Details of the activity are as follow:
Date: 29 Apr, 2007 (Sunday)
Time: 9:15a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Venue: Long Valley
Gathering Time: 9:15 am
Gathering Place: Taxi station outside Choi Yuen Estate Exit, Sheung Shui KCR Station
Quota: 20
Important notes:
1. Participants are required to do physical work for a few hours, good physical ability is preferred.
2. This activity is not suitable for children.
3. HKBWS will provide gloves and other equipments.
4. This activity is insured, participants can also purchase suitable insurance themselves.
5. Casual wear is recommended, long sleeves and trousers are preferred. Please bring hat, sun block, insect repellent. Participants are suggested to bring spare clothes.
Families and friends are welcome. Interested parties, please send the participant names, contact no. and no. of participants to Miss Vicky Yeung via email yvic ky@hkb ws.org.hk (please delete space), fax 2314 3687 or phone 2377 4387.
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