How You Can Help

By Winnie Yeung | Aug 12, 2010

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The WWF has set up a watchdog team to monitor construction projects, especially in Hong Kong’s countryside, and to make sure developers don’t damage the natural environment.

But you can also help. If you see a construction truck dumping waste in the countryside, call the police, or the government website at 1823.

If you notice a road being built in the countryside, and you suspect it might affect the natural environment there, contact the person in charge of the construction to voice your opposition.

“Safeguard Our Countryside” photo exhibition, by WWF, is on now until Aug 18 at Central Pier 7.

Details: www.wwf.org.hk.

Also see: Countryside, Destroyed

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