Event Details

Facilitator |Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden(Fiona Lo & Daniel Hang)

Language｜Cantonese

Capacity | 15 participants

Fee｜ Free

*Participants are welcome to bring camera.

Please register before the event.

In the daily lives of urban dwellers, plants often seem insignificant and unremarkable. However, Hong Kong has a rich native flora and the history of vegetation change here is long and varied, with each plant community reflecting both natural patterns and shifts in human activity. Have you ever considered what characteristics a healthy plant community should possess or what impact invasive alien plants have on native ecosystems?

For this interactive event, ecologists from Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) have been invited to introduce several invasive alien plants in Hong Kong, such as Lantana, White Popinac, and Cairo Morning Glory. These plants grow rapidly and occupy natural habitats , creating challenges for native plants and shifting the ecological balance of local ecosystemsly. To contrast the behaviour of exotic plants, the KFBG experts will then highlight how a surprising number of native plants continue to thrive in the village environment. 

Lastly, we will hear how KFBG is undertaking forest restoration projects aimed at recovering ecological balance in Hong Kong. If you share a love for plants and a passion for nature, don’t miss this talk and ecological guided tour.