Uploaded on 2015-12-13 by clim04

In Hong Kong we have a few farms in the North New Territories, located in areas such as Fanling. Through their organic community farming ecosystem with human input of providing organic waste, compost can be created as natural nutrients for the crops. The creators have created a grassroots organisation promoting organic foods, markets and organizing workshops and events for the young. It may seem like an intervention, but the creation of Mapopo enabled arable land to be farmed and care for. In a metropolis such as Hong Kong, this is very rare and the opportunity to farm is few. ![Map of Mapopo events ][1] ![Mapopo Farms in North Fanling][2] ![Mapopo ][3] **Regulating Services ** *Mangroves* One of the major regulating services are Mangroves in Hong Kong. This habitat contain enclosed intertidal mud flats where wave action are greatly reduced. Mangroves are located near sources of freshwater. This helps with reducing erosion and provide aid for when flooding occurs. ![Mangrove in Tai O ][4] **Habitat or Supporting Services** *Country Parks* Although Hong Kong is a metropolis, about 75% of the land is countryside. Country parks (38% of land) cover a total of 440 km^2 area of 1,104km^2 total area. The country parks are protected by an ordinance enacted in 1976. These spaces are designated areas of nature conservation, countryside recreation and outdoor education. The country park acts as a local climate and provides quailty air for areas nearby. Being a mountainous territory, hiking trails are set up mostly within these country parks. These spaces provide breathers for the city. **Cultural Services** *Country Park Hiking Trails* As before mentioned, the country parks are criss-crossed with hiking trails. There are four major hiking trails: - MacLehose Trail (100km) - Lantau Trail (70 km) - Hong Kong Trail (50 km) - Wilson Trail (78 km) Around these trails there are education and visitor service centers. Signboards and maps are also shown all throughout the trails to help visitors navigate along the wilderness in Hong Kong. These trails are managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department who are responsible for tree planting, litter collection, fire fighting, development control and provision of recreation and education facilities. ![Hiking Trail in Saikung][5] *Nan Lian Garden* Nan Lian Garden is a chinese classical garden in Diamond Hill, Kowloon. It covers 3.5 Hectares and is owned by the Leisure and Cultural services department and Chi Lin Nunnery. It is to highlight and promote classical Chinese culture in the backdrop of a Buddhist Nunnery. Although recently constructed (2006), it holds historical precedents and meanings of tradition. ![Nan Lian Garden][6] [1]: https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/l/t1.0-9/12314048_938021436268736_7968471165035812121_n.jpg?oh=c1ee271377c991cafd536da61b5132ce&oe=571B50BE [2]: http://hk-magazine.com/sites/default/files/u5828/farm.png [3]: http://hk-magazine.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/item_image/mapopo-bike_0.png [4]: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Mangroves_in_Tai_O_-_2007-05-05_15h58m58s+++.JPG/1125px-Mangroves_in_Tai_O_-_2007-05-05_15h58m58s+++.JPG [5]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450018620394385.jpg [6]: http://www.nanliangarden.org/contentpages/137/20061112_02.jpg