Subject: 基圍#16/17生境管理工作 Habitat Management Work at Gei Wai #16/17 [Print This Page] Author: WWF Mai Po Time: 19/07/2023 22:08 Subject: 基圍#16/17生境管理工作 Habitat Management Work at Gei Wai #16/17
In preparation for the coming migratory and wintering season, the habitat management team of Mai Po Nature Reserve is preparing an open, non-vegetative shallow water habitat for those soon to be arrived waterbirds. The team is conducting the following works at gei wai #16/17, the largest high-tide roosting site within the reserve:
1. Lower the gei wai water level for grass cutting work on bird islands and surrounding area in mid-July.
2. Submerge bird island vegetations by raising the gei wai water level as high as possible for two months (August to September) to minimize the growth and spreading of vegetations. In the meantime, alternative high-tide roosting sites such as gei wai #11 (in front of Bird hide no. 8) will be maintained under relatively low water level, ensuring available roosting habitats for migratory waterbirds.
3. Readjust the water level to normal operation level in late September.
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