Naturalness

Man-made habitat actively cultivated.

Size

One of the main habitat types in the Study Area within the Hong Kong boundary, with an overall size of approximately 55.2 ha. 

Diversity

Moderate floral and low to moderate faunal diversity. 

Rarity

No plant species of conservation interest.
Bird species of conservation interest included Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) flying above; Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) perching; Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) foraging. 

Habitat characteristics and species composition are easy to re-create immediately. 

Fragmentation

Interspersed with abandoned agricultural land but mainly linked.  Low fragmentation. 

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 Coucal. 

Age

Not applicable

Abundance/ Richness of Wildlife

Low abundance / richness of fauna

Overall Ecological Value

Low