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Village Type Development
Land is reserved for village development (Figures 21 to 23) within the Tai Po New Town. The traditional
villages have different development characteristics in terms of density, design and landscaping aspects
as compared to other residential development areas in the New Town.
Figure 21: Cheung Shue Tan Village Figure 22: Villages in Lam Tsuen
Figure 23: Villages in Ting Kok
Conservation of Natural Environment
Fung Yuen Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) (Figures 24 to 26) was designated in 1980 for its well-
forested ravine where some rare plants are recorded and which is an important breeding site for some
rare butterflies. Tai Po Egretry which provides an important habitat for egrets and herons near the town
centre was designated as a SSSI in 1994. Both SSSIs together with five sites zoned "Conservation Area"
at Tai Po Kau are important for preservation of the natural habitats.
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