When taking forward projects in new development areas, we will attach importance to environmental and nature conservation to provide a green and quality living space to people in these areas. The Kwu Tung North (KTN) and Fanling North (FLN) New Development Area (NDA) forms a core part of the multi-pronged land supply strategy in the medium and long term, and the construction of the Long Valley Nature Park is part and parcel of the KTN/FLN NDA project. This time, I have invited colleagues from the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) to tell us about the project details of conserving and enhancing the ecological environment of Long Valley. Also, a representative of the Conservancy Association, advisor of the project, will share her suggestions on conservation in Long Valley......

Hong Kong is a dense and compact city. A garden in the downtown area can no doubt offer people a quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and promote healthy living. After redevelopment, the Sai Lau Kok Garden, located at the centre of Tsuen Wan, presents visitors with a refreshing and pleasant change both inside and outside. This time, I have invited colleagues from the Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) to tell us how they gave the old-fashioned garden that used to sit at a corner a makeover by applying innovative design ideas, turning it into a popular recreational space for people......

The Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) under the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) recently held the “Innotech Forum on Geotechnology”, providing a platform for industry practitioners to exchange views on the application of innovation and technology in geotechnical engineering. Although the forum had to be held via video conferencing due to the epidemic, it got the attention of about 1 000 participants including technology personnel, academics and industry practitioners from around the world. This time, I have specially invited colleagues of the GEO to tell us about the forum, and share with us how to adopt innovation and technology to enhance slope safety management for landslip prevention and mitigation......

To preserve our precious historic buildings, apart from retaining their architectural structures, we also need to revitalise them for public appreciation and use, so that they can acquire new social significance. Earlier I have introduced two projects under batch IV of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme. This time, I will talk about the remaining project of similar significance – the revitalisation of the Lady Ho Tung Welfare Centre into the Lady Ho Tung Welfare Centre Eco-Learn Institute. I have also invited Vice Chairman of the Sik Sik Yuen, Mr CHAN Chant-fai, who is responsible for the revitalisation project, to share the details of the project......

There is a large number of trees in the territory. Different tree species can be seen along roadsides and in parks. For trees to grow healthily, apart from the comprehensive risk assessment and regular maintenance of trees carried out by the tree management departments, the co-operation of the public is also very important. We are now launching a scheme for tree labels with QR codes, hoping to raise public awareness of trees and their maintenance so that we can all work together to reduce the risk of tree failure. This time, I have invited a colleague from the Development Bureau (DEVB), a landscape architect and a botanist, who are in charge of implementing the scheme, to introduce the details to us......