Naturalness

The stream / river section of the Shenzhen River is semi-natural (the banks are frequently disturbed by humans).  Direct discharge of domestic sewages from the households of Shenzhen is the main source of pollution to the river section of the Project Site.

Size

Overall size of approximately 2.1 ha (approximately 3.4 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; Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) flying above hunting; Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus) foraging, Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) foraging, Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) foraging; Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) foraging; Intermediate Egret (Egretta intermedia) foraging; Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) foraging; Common Teal (Anas crecca) foraging; White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) foraging.

No plant species of conservation interest.
Bird species of conservation interest included Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) perching nearby; Little Green Heron (Butorides striatus) foraging. 
Herpetofauna species of conservation interest included Chinese Bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus chinensis). 

Habitat characteristics are difficult to recreate.

Fragmentation

Not applicable

Ecological Linkage

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

Potential Value

Moderate to high if given time and protection from disturbance.

Nursery /Breeding Ground

Potential breeding and development of odonates.

Age

Possibly over 50 years old.

Abundance/ Richness of Wildlife

Low abundance/richness of aquatic fauna. Moderate abundance / richness of terrestrial fauna.

Overall Ecological Value

Low to Moderate