Naturalness

Entirely man-made habitat.

Size

Overall size of 7.4 ha (length of approximately 2.8 km).

Diversity

Low floral and faunal diversity.

Rarity

No plant species of conservation interest.
Bird species of conservation interest included Black Kite (Milvus migrans) flying overhead; Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga) flying overhead; Bonelli's Eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) flying overhead; Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus) foraging, Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) foraging Greater Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) in the vegetation within the channel, possibly part of a breeding colony. 

Habitat characteristics and species composition are easy to recreate.

Fragmentation

Not applicable.

Ecological Linkage

Not functionally linked to any very highly valued habitat in close proximity.

Potential Value

Low.

Nursery /Breeding Ground

Possible breeding ground for Greater Painted Snipe.

Age

Not applicable.

Abundance/ Richness of Wildlife

Moderate abundance / richness of fauna.

Overall Ecological Value

Low (except Low to Moderate in Ping Yuen River, to the east of bridge