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valuable wetland flora and fauna could be showcased in                                                  Focus
            Pui O with compatible education facilities.  Shui Hau
            with a natural coast and extensive coastal plain is the

            habitat of diverse natural species and offers a lot of leisure
            facilities and activities.  Suitable management measures
            should be explored to reduce the impact of the current
            activities in Pui O and Shui Hau on the natural habitats,

            and enhance the ecological value of the areas.                                Pui O

            More proactively, the Government has earmarked $30
            million under the Environment and Conservation
            Fund in 2017-18 for ‘Nature Conservation in South

            Lantau’, of which $10 million has been allocated under
            the Environmental Education and Community Action
            Projects, which aim to enhance the public awareness and

            knowledge to improve the environmental problems.
                                                                                        Shui Hau

            2.  Cultural and Heritage Preservation


            Lantau has a distinctive cultural and heritage background.  The large amount of listed buildings       30
            and declared monuments in Lantau are attractive to tourists and visitors for exploring the
            gripping narratives of the area.


            For instance, Tai O, the traditional fishing village with iconic stilt houses and its unique
            traditional festive events, in particular The Dragon Boat Water Parade of Tai O, has attracted
            many visitors every year.  Improvement works at Tai O will promote its legacy and improve the
            living environment for local residents.























              Old Tai O Police Station (Grade 2 historic building)     The Dragon Boat Water Parade of Tai O
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