Ecological Evaluation of the Developed Area
Criteria Developed Area
 

Naturalness

Man-made habitat dominated by landscape plants and weed plants.

Size

Small patches throughout the Study Area with an overall size of approximately 38.2 ha.

Diversity

Low to moderate floral and low faunal diversity. 

Rarity

No plant species of conservation interest.
Bird species of conservation interest included Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) both perching and flying overhead; Crested Goshawk Accipiter trivirgatus flying overhead; Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) calling in the vicinity; Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus) flying overhead; Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) flying overhead.  

Re-creatability

Habitat characteristics and species composition are easy to recreate.  

Fragmentation

Highly fragmented.

Ecological Linkage

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

Potential Value

Low.

Nursery /Breeding Ground

None.

Age

Not applicable.

Abundance/ Richness of Wildlife

Low abundance / richness of fauna

Overall Ecological Value

Low