After the Mikania removal activity held on 4th Oct, The Conservancy Association and The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society decided to arrange another Mikania removal activity in order to further control the spread of this exotic species before the fruiting period.
Details of the activity:
Date: 8th Nov 2008 (sat)
Time: 9:15am - 1:00pm
Gathering place: Sheung Shui KCR station (Choi Yuen Estate Exit)
Target participants: Age 6 or above (children under age 12 must be accompanied by parents)
Quota: 60
Fee: Free of charge
Application: Please send the participant name(s) and contact number to Miss Vicky Yeung via email yvi cky@hkb ws.org.hk (please delete space) or fax 2314 3687.
Enquiry: Please contact Miss Vicky Yeung by email yvi cky@hkb ws.org.hk (please delete space) or call 2377 4387.
Important notes:
1. Participants are required to do physical work for a few hours, good physical ability is preferred.
2. Gloves and other equipments will be provided.
3. Casual wear is recommended. Please bring hat, sun block, insect repellent. Participants are suggested to bring spare clothes.
4. This activity is insured, participants can also purchase suitable insurance themselves.
5. The activity will be cancelled if typhoon signal no. 3 or above, or amber rainstorm signal or thunderstorm signal is hoisted. Author: HKBWS Vicky Time: 12/11/2008 17:40