Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

Tung Chung River is located at the western part of the Tung Chung New Town. It originates from the area near Tung Chung Au and flows northward into Tung Chung Bay. It is also an Ecologically Important Stream due to its high ecological value. To conserve the river habitat during the development of the new town extension, it is proposed that the channelized section of Tung Chung River together with the immediate upstream section up to Shek Mun Kap Road will be revitalised into a river park to promote water-friendly culture.

Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

The upstream section of Tung Chung River from Shek Mun Kap to Shek Lau Po is a semi-natural watercourse with native trees forming canopies overhanging above the waterbody. Grasses, fern and wetland herbs can be found along the riparian zone of this semi-natural watercourse section. The downstream section of Tung Chung River from Shek Lau Po to the northwest of YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College is channelized with concrete. Sparse of ruderal vegetation are scattered along part of the channelized section. Isolated patches of wetland herbs are also established along the watercourse and stream banks.

Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

Small patches of secondary woodland are located at the southern part of the area. The overstorey of this habitat is dominated by trees. However, its understorey development is very limited.

Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

Two plantation patches are identified in Shek Lau Po area. This habitat is mainly dominated by planted trees and self-sown exotic tree. The understorey is largely covered by herbs and seedlings of native shrub and tree species.

Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

The grassland is located at the edge of survey area in Shek Lau Po. This habitat is dominated by common grass and herbs.

Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

There are large orchards in Shek Lau Po area, cultivated with fruit trees. Understorey development in these orchards is highly limited to the exposed edge of the orchards, due to the dense overstorey coverage by the fruit trees.

Tung Chung Stream (eastern tributary)

The developed area includes the villages, access path and part of the schools within the survey area. Ornamental shrubs and trees are planted in the schools, while the remaining developed areas are largely covered by common self-sown or exotic vegetation. Common crops and fruit trees can also be found in this area.