Habitat approach a In discussing resources and the concept of sustainability in Hong Kong, they will use the so called habitat approach,. In Hong Kong, these resources in terms of habitat approach, will include: 1)Seashore ecosystem; 2)Freshwater ecosystem tErrestrial ecosystem; Terrestrial ecosystem a Grassland: some areas are covered with a single species, growing so tall and dense that all other plants are excluded but grasslands are a poor habitat for fauna -If grassland is free from disturbance for several years, they are usually invaded by shrubs/scrubs a- Complete protection, allows an increase in the size and diversity of the shrubs When matured,-The tall shrublands contain some plants which are capable of becoming tress. The only natural woodland in Hong Kong is the "fung shui"woodlands. These can be found near the older villages and temples Seashore ecosystem The hong Kong coastline is >800 kms. There is diverse flora and fauna arious factors affect these resources in Hong Kong I. there is rainfall variability 2. soil cover differs from place to place, 3. animal/plants also differ from place to place, 4. the economy fluctuates 5. People All these factors are inter-related and these variations depend to a large extent on the physical environment Factors can be seen as: 1. Climate a)temperature, b)prevailing, c)rainfall 2. Soils 3. Vegetation 4. The city habitat The climate and hydrology Hong Kongs climate is seasonal and depends largely on the cool dry winds,2 Habitat Approach ◼ In discussing resources and the concept of sustainability in Hong Kong, they will use the so called ‘habitat approach’. In Hong Kong, these resources in terms of ‘habitat approach’, will include: 1)Seashore ecosystem; 2)Freshwater ecosystem; 3)Terrestrial ecosystem; Terrestrial ecosystem ◼ Grassland: some areas are covered with a single species, growing so tall and dense that all other plants are excluded , but grasslands are a poor habitat for fauna ◼ -If grassland is free from disturbance for several years, they are usually invaded by shrubs/scrubs. ◼ - Complete protection, allows an increase in the size and diversity of the shrubs. ◼ When matured, - The tall shrublands contain some plants which are capable of becoming tress. ◼ The only natural woodland in Hong Kong is the “fung shui” woodlands. These can be found near the older villages and temples Seashore ecosystem ◼ The Hong Kong coastline is > 800 kms. ◼ There is diverse flora and fauna. Various factors affect these resources in Hong Kong 1. there is rainfall variability; 2. soil cover differs from place to place, 3. animal/plants also differ from place to place, 4. the economy fluctuates, 5. People All these factors are inter-related and these variations depend to a large extent on the physical environment. Factors can be seen as: 1. Climate a) temperature, b) prevailing, c) rainfall, d) light. 2. Soils 3. Vegetation 4. The city habitat The climate and hydrology ◼ Hong Kong’s climate is seasonal and depends largely on the cool dry winds