11B Landscape and visual Impacts

11.1B Introduction

11.1.1 This section outlines the landscape and visual impact assessment associated with the Schedule 2 DP Package B for construction of four numbers of sewage pumping stations (SPS) to confirm the feasibility of the DP proposals.

11.1.2 For Environmental legislation, policies, plans, standards and criteria related to the Schedule 2 DP Package B for sewage pumping stations, refer to Section 11.3 of the Schedule 3 report. Landscape and visual impact assessment approach and methodology can be found under Section 11.7 of the Schedule 3 report.

11.2B Designated Projects under Schedule 2 within NDA Project

11.2.1 The Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area (HSK NDA) is a Designated Project under Item 1 of Schedule 3 of the EIAO. In addition, the Project includes various Schedule 2 DPs as summarised in Table 11.1B. This section outlines the LVIA with regards to DP9. For a full description of the project and a discussion of alternatives, refer to Chapter 2.

Construction of four new sewage pumping stations (SPSs) (Sites 2-34, 3-41, 3-48 and 4-35) (DP9)

11.2.2 Under review on the sewerage arrangement for intermediate and ultimate development stages, four SPS will be required to convey the sewage to San Wai STW and proposed HSK STW. Construction of four new SPS with a design capacity of 27,000 m³/day at SPS1, 39,500 m³/day at SPS2, 11,000 m³/day at SPS3, and 157,500 m³/day at SPS4 (Sites 2-34, 3-41, 3-48 and 4-35, respectively). The location and extents of these sewage pumping stations are mapped to Figures 11.50a-f. The general layout of the sewage pumping stations are mapped to Figures 2.15 – 2.18.

Table 11.1B Schedule 2 DPs Associated with HSK NDA (DP 9)

Designated Project Reference No.	Schedule 2 Designated Project	Work Component/ Reference in RODP
DP9 ¹	Part I, F.3(b)	A sewage pumping station – (b) with an installed capacity of more than 2,000 m³ per day and a boundary of which is less than 150 m from an existing or planned receiver	Construction of four new SPSs (Sites 2-34, 3-41, 3-48 and 4-35)

Designated Project Reference No.

Schedule 2 Designated Project

Work Component/ Reference in RODP

DP9 ¹

Part I, F.3(b)

A sewage pumping station –

(b) with an installed capacity of more than 2,000 m³ per day and a boundary of which is less than 150 m from an existing or planned receiver

Construction of four new SPSs (Sites 2-34, 3-41, 3-48 and 4-35)

Note:

1 Subject to an Environmental Permit application under this EIA Study.

11.3B Concurrent Projects

11.3.1 The EIA Study Brief No. ESB–291/2015 identified several major projects, in the vicinity of the assessment area, as having the potential to run concurrently with the proposed Project and hence have the potential to result in cumulative impacts on the environment. Many of the projects will be completed in advance of the construction programme for the Project, and due to their nature potential cumulative impacts with the Project are not anticipated. Cumulative impacts from the concurrent projects have been assessed in relation to their landscape and visual impact and summarised in Section 11.9B.

11.3.2 During the subsequent detailed design stage of the Project, it is proposed to conduct an environmental review to collate any further available information to update the cumulative impact assessment, including but not limited to the implementation programme of concurrent projects such as TMWB.

11.4B Baseline Landscape Conditions

11.4.1 The topography of the assessment area remains largely the same as under the previous Schedule 3 Study, however confined to a 500 m assessment area from the DP boundaries. The proposed Project lies on flat, low-lying valley floor running north to Deep Bay and south to Tuen Mun with a branch to the west towards Yuen Long. The valley is enclosed by the Castle Peak hill range to the west, the Tai Lam range to the south and the lower range of Kai Shan and Wang Chau to the east all of which provide a scenic vegetated backdrop. The two main events that have altered the topography of the area since the NWNT Study were the construction of the KSWH which follows the lower contours of the Castle Peak range to the west and the ongoing rock extraction at Lam Tei Quarry. The contract for the extraction and rehabilitation of Lam Tei Quarry is to continue to mid-2015. The Existence of the KSWH has a significant effect on the topographic setting as it stands at a height of +32mPD to +34.8mPD. The flat landscape plain of HSK is disturbed by the existence of this recent addition.

11.4.2 The valley floor identified for the proposed Project site is drained by natural streams and channelised nullahs. Whilst most of the watercourses west of the KSWH are natural streams flowing off the Castle Peak range, watercourses to the east are have been channelised. The southern portion of the proposed Project site marks the approximate watershed where drainage either flows north to Deep Bay or south through the Tuen Mun River Channel.

11.4.3 There are significant areas of trees and woodland within the proposed Project area. These include roadside trees, woodland trees, and vegetation on agricultural land.

Outline Zoning Plans (OZPs)

11.4.4 The DP boundary is covered by 3 OZPs: the approved Ha Tsuen OZP No. S/YL-HT/10, approved Lam Tei and Yick Yuen OZP No. S/TM-LTYY/8, and approved Ping Shan OZP No. S/YL-PS/16. Figure 11.0 shows the respective OZPs within the Project area.

11.4.5 The DPs in Package B cover approximately an area of 0.82 ha and are designated under different zonings including “Residential (Group C)” (“R(C)”), “Residential (Group D)” (“R(D)”), “Recreation” (“REC”), and “Green Belt” (“GB”) uses on the existing OZPs.

Landscape Features

11.4.6 The principle LR’s and LCA’s are the same as those identified under the Schedule 3 LVIA but are limited to the 500 m assessment area extending from the boundaries of the Package B DPs, and comprise the existing natural topography, watercourses and vegetation. The LCA’s of the proposed NDA site and the surrounding areas has been defined by the Landscape Character Map of Hong Kong (produced under the Planning Department Landscape Value Mapping of Hong Kong 2005). These LR’s and LCA’s are illustrated in Figure 11.47 and 11.47a-f. LRs and Figure 11.48 LCAs and described below.

Landscape Resources (LRs)

11.4.7 The baseline physical LRs that may be affected during the construction phase and operation phase, together with their sensitivity to change, are described below. The locations of the LRs are mapped in Figures 11.47 and 11.47a-11.47j. Representative images illustrating the LRs of the assessment area are shown in Figures 11.2. For ease of reference and co-ordination between text, tables and figures, each landscape resource is given an identity number. For this study, there are no Old and Valuable Trees (OVTs) or Wall Trees within the Project site for HSK.

11.4.8 Buildings, roads and pavement are not considered LRs and have therefore not been included in the mapping of resources. However, given the identification of LRs has been carried out at a 1:5000 scale, it is inevitable that during the process of identification some buildings, roads, hard paving, or other features may be included – or conversely some trees or other resource may be left out. This report attempts to formalise boundaries between distinct areas of LRs for the purpose of impact assessment, and should not be construed as reflecting every single variable on the ground.

11.4.9 LR2 – Hillside Woodland: Refers to woodland areas largely scattered over the hills bordering the NDA that rise steeply to form a dramatic green backdrop and distinctive profile, as well as numerous, scattered hills isolated throughout the NDA as a result of human settlement around them. This LR is predominantly composed of native tree species growing naturally with some understorey vegetation, or plantation style forests. The trees vary in height and maturity and provide a continuous greening on the slopes.

11.4.10 LR3 – Hillside Shrub and Grassland: Refers, generally, to open woodland patches that are a result of breaks in the canopy of wooded hillsides, or larger hillside areas largely scattered over the hills bordering the NDA to the north and west that consist of herbaceous and grassland species. This LR is predominantly composed of native shrub and grassland species growing naturally. The vegetation varies in height and provides a continuous greening on the slopes.

11.4.11 LR4 – Low-lying Woodland/Plantation: Refers to low-lying areas that are largely scattered throughout the NDA area that are spatially defined by the patterns of surrounding human developments such as industrial/open-air storage, roads, or rural residential developments. This results in segregated, circumscribed areas of land that may have various stages and types of vegetation of variable size and quality. The vegetation is characterised by a mix of natural, self-seeded and human induced succession. Species may include mature or semi-mature trees forming an interlocking canopy and dense understory, or more open areas dominated by shrubs, grasses and herbs, and may be of either very high quality or very low-quality, degraded spaces. Some of these LR’s may be relatively untouched and in a natural state, whereas others may be more subject to repetitive human interaction, resulting in sensitivity levels that are highly variable depending on the individual context.

11.4.12 LR5 – Low-lying Grassland: Grassland is one of the three major types of vegetation in Hung Shui Kiu NDA. This LR predominantly is found in low-lying areas and is defined by land covered with grass and low scrub generally under 1 foot (0.3 m) in height (publication Land Utilization in Hong Kong (1968)). Species may consist of Cynodon dactylon, Cyrtococcum patens, Digitaria sanquinalis, Echinochloa crus-galli, Eleusine indica, Imperata cylindrica, Ischaemum aristatum, Miscanthus sinensis, Neyraudia arundinaceae, Panicum maximum, Paspalum conjugatum, Paspalum scrobiculatum, Pennisetum alopecuroides, Rhynchelytrum repens, and Thysanolaena maxima.

11.4.13 LR6 – Vegetation on Agricultural Land: Refers to areas of varying sizes consisting of farmland crops and orchards. Often the areas are small plots developed for agriculture by local residents, whereas others are larger areas of broad agricultural cultivation that may include a small number of structures such as small irrigation ponds, green houses, equipment sheds and small/ narrow hard paved areas. It not only contains agricultural vegetation but also some scattered non-agricultural vegetation including some shrubs and trees. It is often an intermediary between areas of development and natural areas.

11.4.14 LR7 – Vegetation within Residential Developments: Refers generally to vegetation found in contemporary, residential developments including landscaping around buildings, small garden spaces, and around ball courts or activity spaces. The vegetation comprises native and exotic species of highly variable quality, and may include amenity shrubs and groundcovers as well as canopy and shade trees.

11.4.15 LR8 – Vegetation within Rural Village: Refers to traditional villages, modern villages and small scale, low rise residential areas of lower density dominated by domestic structures (mainly of 2-3 storeys) interwoven with roads and paths, but limited other infrastructure. There are some Ancestral Halls, shrines and temples. This LR often has small orchard areas associated with it (most commonly planted fruit tree species are Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis, Clausena lansium, Mangifera indica and Citrus maxima) and private gardens, as well as amenity planting among the built structures. This LR usually occurs in fragmented patches with agricultural or natural LRs adjacent to it.

11.4.16 LR9 – Vegetation within Industrial Land / Open Storage: Refers to areas that are heavily adapted for human industrial use such as open areas for storage, parking, or other associated activities such as factory facilities, waste processing plants and other industrial buildings. These areas have small roads within them and some concrete drainage channels. There is very little existing vegetation within this LR with the exception of self-seeded trees and shrubs scattered about the areas. Generally, vegetation is found along the periphery of the boundary lot lines where trees and understory form rows of vegetation circumscribing the industrial uses within the site.

11.4.17 LR10 – Watercourse: Refers to natural streams and modified watercourses channelised with concrete or grasscrete, or with gabion-fortified or concrete banks. This LR includes both large channelised river watercourses as well as some much smaller concrete lined watercourses associated with agricultural land. This LR also includes some walkways along the larger watercourse and the vegetation associated with the watercourse, both within the channel and along the banks as well as the ridge of the banks. The vegetation mainly consists of grasses and shrubs, but also includes trees in some areas as detailed further in the individual LR descriptions.

11.4.18 LR11 – Vegetation within Urban Parks: Refers to parks and other areas that provide recreational use either in the form of playground areas, sports pitches, passive recreation parks or sitting out spaces. Vegetation associated with this LR is generally landscaped trees and shrubs in planters or larger planting areas, consisting of mature and semi-mature vegetation.

11.4.19 LR12 – Vegetation on Modified Slopes: The vegetation on the slopes consists predominantly of woodland tree and shrub species and patches of scrubby grass. The vegetation has mostly been planted for amenity purposes although some has naturally colonised.

11.4.20 LR14 – Roadside Vegetation: Refers to all the associated major intersections and key adjacent roads including Castle Peak Road. There is tree planting along the sides of the roads consisting of a variety of indigenous and exotic species. In addition, there is some planting along the central divider (median) in some sections, including of amenity shrubs.

11.4.21 LR15 – Waterbodies: Refers to freshwater ponds, stormwater ponds, fishponds and recreational ponds. The ponds are often associated with agricultural land and used for irrigation, and punctuate the traditional field pattern. Some ponds are also found near residential or developed areas and have aesthetic landscape value while also serving as stormwater catchment ponds. Others yet are fishponds. This LR also includes vegetation associated with the ponds, both on and around the banks as well as in the immediate vicinity. The vegetation mainly consists of grasses and shrubs, or scarce trees.

11.4.22 LR17 – Marsh: This LR comprises two small marsh areas identified within the assessment area. The patches of Marsh were fragmented and isolated. The Marshes appeared to be affected by nearby anthropogenic activities and was becoming degraded, as indicated by the establishment of exotic weedy species (e.g. Bidens alba and Chinese Dodder, Cuscuta chinensis). Dominant wetland plant species included native Interrupted Tri-vein Fern (Cyclosorus interruptus), Polygonum sp., Diffuse Day-flower (Commelina diffusa), Primrose Willow (Ludwigia octovalvis), Spiny Knotweed (Polygonum perfoliatum) and Taro (Colocasia esculenta). No floral species of conservation importance were recorded in this habitat.

11.4.23 LR18 – Important Tree: According to the LAO PN No. 7/2007, an “Important Tree” refers to trees in the Register of Old and Valuable Trees, or any other trees that meet one or more of the following criteria:

· trees of 100 years old or above;

· trees of cultural, historical or memorable significance e.g. Fung Shui tree, tree as landmark of monastery or heritage monument, and trees in memory of an important person or event;

· trees of precious or rare species;

· trees of outstanding form (taking account of overall tree size, shape and any special features) e.g. trees with curtain like aerial roots, trees growing in unusual habitat; or

· trees with trunk diameter equal or exceeding 1.0 m (measured at 1.3 m above ground level), or with height/canopy spread equal or exceeding 25 m.

11.4.24 There are approximately 37 trees that meet one or more of the criteria above and or are and therefore are classified as “Important Trees”. Species include Ficus microcarpa, Ficus elastica, Bombax ceiba, and Artocarpus nitidus subsp. lingnanensis, among others. Due to the “Important Trees” quality and natural status, its regional importance, and low tolerance to change, the sensitivity given is High

Broad Brush Tree Survey

11.4.25 A broad brush tree survey has been carried out within the assessment area which estimates that there are approximately 28,583 trees consisting of approx. 200 species across the entire NDA which may be affected by the proposed development. Major tree species included were Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus benjamina, and Celtis sinensis. While most of the trees surveyed belong to common tree species of variable qualities, some rare tree species and other trees of relatively outstanding quality were found occasionally. These are summarised with individual LR descriptions. Many trees are found in the foothills of the natural upland, as well as the rural fringe in between different villages and they are generally mature. This preliminary survey suggests that more than 30% of the affected trees can be retained or transplanted and that the remaining would be felled.

11.4.26 A detailed Tree Felling Application process will be carried out at a later detailed design stage, to finalise tree treatment and allocate compensatory planting areas including available open space, parks and streetscape. There are no Old and Valuable Trees (OVTs) found in the assessment area, however there are a number of potentially registerable as OVT’s or identified as Important Trees as per LAO PN No. 7/2007. Their locations are illustrated in Figure 11.62.

11.4.27 Following significant trees could be considered “Important Trees” as defined in ETWBTC(W) No. 3/2006 and LAO PN No. 7/2007. These include:

Table 11.2B Broad Brush Tree Survey (DP9)
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Est. Tree Size (m)			Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Overall Height	Trunk Diameter	Crown Spread	Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
278-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	35	1.50	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
278-T2	Bombax ceiba	木棉	20	1.00	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
278D-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	16	1.00	20	Good	Fair	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
743-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	16	1.10	14	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
785A-T1	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	18	0.90	12	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T2	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	18	0.80	12	Fair	Fair	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T3	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	25	1.00	15	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T4	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	18	1.00	15	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
785A-T5	Eucalyptus citriodora	檸檬桉	22	0.80	12	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
787A-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	8	1.56	12	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
995-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	13	1.50	15	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1071A-T1	Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana	白千層	12	1.00	7	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
1077-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.00	18	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size.
1213A-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	15	1.50	20	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
A0017-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.50	12	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1213-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	15	1.50	17	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1213-T2	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	16	3.00	25	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
207-T1	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	15	1.50	20	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
207-T2	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	15	1.50	20	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
207-T3	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.20	15	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
633-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	20	1.00	14	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
633-T2	Ficus microcarpa	細葉榕	12	1.20	16	Good	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size, this particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
756-T1	Ficus benjamina	垂葉榕	16	1.00	18	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size
962-T1	Ficus elastica	印度橡樹	13	1.50	16	Fair	Good	High	Low	Potentially registrable as OVT: tree of large size

11.4.28 Following significant trees surveyed belong to species recorded in the latest edition of the publication “Rare and Precious Plants of Hong Kong” issued by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. These include:

Table 11.2B Broad Brush Tree Survey (DP9) (cont.)
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Est. Tree Size (m)			Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Overall Height	Trunk Diameter	Crown Spread	Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
1213-T3	Ailanthus fordii	常綠臭椿	10	0.16	3	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is scheduled under the Forests And Countryside Ordinance (Cap. 96).
1213-T4	Ailanthus fordii	常綠臭椿	10	0.22	3	Fair	Good	High	Low	The tree species is scheduled under the Forests And Countryside Ordinance (Cap. 96).

11.4.29 Following significant trees, although neither considered as Important Tree nor rare, are considered to have relatively outstanding size or quality and therefore worth mentioning. These include:

Table 11.2B Broad Brush Tree Survey (DP9) (cont.)
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Est. Tree Size (m)			Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
Tree no.	Species	Chinese Name	Overall Height	Trunk Diameter	Crown Spread	Form	Health	Amenity Value	Survival Rate after Transplanting	Remarks
181-T1	Celtis sinensis	朴樹	12	0.70	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
224-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	15	0.65	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
278D-T2	Bombax ceiba	木棉	20	0.60	12	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
640A-T1	Bombax ceiba	木棉	13	0.50	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
640A-T2	Bombax ceiba	木棉	15	0.60	12	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
688D-T1	Michelia x alba	白蘭	20	0.55	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
688D-T2	Michelia x alba	白蘭	20	0.30	7	Fair	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very large size among its own tree species.
688G-T1	Ficus religiosa	菩提樹	12	0.80	10	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
914-T1	Homalium hainanensis	紅花天料木	13	0.45	8	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
914-T2	Homalium hainanensis	紅花天料木	12	0.35	6	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.
1064-T1	Michelia x alba	白蘭	13	0.60	8	Good	Good	High	Low	This particular tree has very good form and size among its own tree species.

11.4.30 All 37 Important Trees are to be retained, transplanted or felled subject to detailed design at a later stage. As part of the detailed Urban Design Framework, many of these Important Trees are proposed to be circumscribed in Open Space areas in order to be retained and protected. In other instances where this is not practical, implementation of the proposed LVIA mitigation measures calls for the trees to be transplanted if impacts cannot be avoided .

Baseline Visual Conditions

11.4.31 For the purpose of this assessment, baseline visual conditions are considered to be indissociable from baseline landscape conditions, which largely constitute the elements within view. As such, the visual outlook is understood to be shaped by the combined composition of all the visual elements which come into sight of the viewers. This section provides a brief outline of baseline visual conditions related to the proposed four new SPSs comprising DP9 (Sites 2-34, 3-41, 3-48 and 4-35). Baseline visual conditions are discussed below for each proposed SPS site individually. Further details regarding baseline conditions for the entire HSK NDA development can be found under Section 2.3 of Chapter 2.

SPS Site 2-34

11.4.32 Proposed SPS Site 2-34 is located within a context is largely characterised by the presence of open storage plots and industrial uses. Vegetation in the area is fragmented and patchy in nature. Existing baseline conditions illustrated on Figure 11.57a capture the visual conditions in the area.

SPS Site 3-41

11.4.33 Proposed SPS Site 3-41 is located within a brownfield context largely characterised by industrial land uses within the vicinity of the elevated West Rail Line. Vegetation in the area is fragmented and scrubby. The site is also located in proximity of the Tin Sam Nullah. Existing baseline conditions illustrated on Figure 11.58a capture the visual conditions in the area.

SPS Site 3-48

11.4.34 Proposed SPS Site 3-48 is located in an area characterised by a sloping hillside featuring scrubby vegetation adjacent to the Kong Sham Western Highway. The agricultural lands of San Sang San Tsuen are also in the vicinity. Existing baseline conditions illustrated on Figure 11.59a and Figure 11.60a capture the visual conditions in the area.

SPS Site 4-35

11.4.35 Proposed SPS Site 4-35 is located within a context is largely characterised by the presence of open storage plots and industrial uses. Vegetation in the area is fragmented and scrubby. The site is in close proximity to the Yick Yuen Tsuen / Tsing Chuen Wai Nullah. Existing baseline conditions illustrated on Figure 11.61a capture the visual conditions in the area.

Sensitivity of LRs and LCAs

11.4.36 LRs of higher sensitivity are generally low-lying and hillside woodland, marsh/wetland, and some water ponds, although other sources such as agricultural land and grassland areas may also have high sensitivity due to certain characteristics. LRs of medium sensitivity are generally low-lying grasslands, vegetation within residential developments, urban parks and rural villages, roadside vegetation, and some channelised water courses. LRs of lower sensitivity are generally vegetation on modified slopes, within industrial land, and some vegetation on agricultural land. For Hung Shui Kiu NDA, the key LRs sensitivity are summarised below.

11.4.37 LRs associated with natural water bodies are often considered higher value resources. However, the streams degraded by pollution, with seasonal flows and sections fortified by concrete banks, are considered less sensitive and rated ‘medium’. In addition, all the marsh/wetland areas in the Hung Shui Kiu NDA provide valuable habitat and as such are rated as highly sensitive largely due to their low ability to accommodate change.

11.4.38 Given the nature of trees as a precious landscape resource, all areas of low-lying and hillside woodland within the NDA are rated as having high sensitivity with the exception of some areas of woodland disturbed by human activity which are of lower quality. In addition, the presence of hillside gravesites in many woodland areas results in these sites having high sensitivity, mainly due to their low ability to accommodate change.

11.4.39 While most agricultural LRs have low sensitivity due to their non-congruous nature and proximity to expanding development, the larger agricultural land in San Sang San Tsuen is intensively used and has a number of Important Trees, hence this agricultural land is recognised as having high sensitivity.

11.4.40 LRs associated with roadside vegetation are generally non-contiguous, yet consist of semi-mature to mature trees of various species. Considering the quality and maturity of this roadside vegetation, the land is recognised as having medium sensitivity.

11.4.41 LRs associated with more developed areas, such as vegetation within urban parks, residential developments and villages, generally consist of non-congruous patches of vegetation. However, these areas provide important sources of landscape amenity for local residents and as such are recognised as having medium sensitivity.

11.4.42 It should also be noted that there is a considerable amount of open storage / industrial land in the NDA, and all of these areas are considered of low quality and sensitivity.

11.4.43 LRs affected by the proposed development within 500m of the Project area and associated infrastructure have been identified and mapped using a combination of aerial photography followed by on site verification. Each component affecting the sensitivity of the LR has been reviewed in relation to:

· Quality of the LRs;

· Maturity of the LRs;

· Rarity of special landscape elements;

· Importance of the Landscape Resource in local and regional context; and

· Ability of the landscape to accommodate change

Table 11.3B Baseline Landscape Resources (LRs) (DP 9)

Id. No.	Landscape Resource (LR)	Baseline Area	Description
Id. No.	Landscape Resource (LR)	Baseline Area	Quality & Maturity (High, Medium, Low)	Rarity (High, Medium, Low)	Importance (Local, Regional, National, Global)	Ability to Accommodate Change (Low, Medium, High)	Sensitivity (Low, Medium, High)
LR 2 – Hillside Woodland		46.9 ha
2.4	Ngau Hom Shek	8.8 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises the contiguous wooded hillsides located to the east of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and KSWH that effectively form the northern green backdrop of the NDA. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. One Important Tree, 181-T1, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 491 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Lophostemon confertus, and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR lies within area zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, with smaller patches located at the base of the northerly and westerly slopes zoned “Agriculture” (AGR).
2.6	Tung Tau Tsuen	1.3 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR comprises two contiguous wooded hillsides rising to 28.3 m and 24.2 m located north of Hong Mei Tsuen and Tung Tau Tsuen. The hillsides lie immediately adjacent to Yeung Hau Temple, a Declared Monument. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of approx. 132 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Litchi chinensis, and Artocarpus heterophyllus.
			Zoning: The north facing slopes of the hillsides are zoned “Comprehensive Development Area” (CDA) and the south-facing hillsides are zoned V, both under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.7	Ha Tsuen Road	0.3 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	High
			This LR comprises a lone, isolated wooded hillside rising to 13.2 m located north of Ha Tsuen Road and surrounded by open storage land-uses on all sides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of approx. 43 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Litchi chinensis.
			Zoning: The hillside is zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.8	Ha Tsuen	1.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Low	Medium
			This LR comprises a lone, isolated wooded hillside rising to 35.9 m located north of the Sewage Treatment Plant and disconnected from the northern wooded hillside ridgeline of Ngau Hom Shek by open storage land-uses on all sides. The top of the hillside has been de-vegetated and levelled to make room for industrial land uses. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of approx. 108 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The hillside is zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.9	Yuen Tau Shan	29.4 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises the contiguous wooded hillsides located to the west of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and KSWH that effectively form the western ridgeline of the NDA. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of approx. 1,389 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Eucalyptus sp., Acacia confusa, Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR lies within area zoned “CA" under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16, & Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. Additional areas lie within areas zoned GB under the aforementioned OZPs, and a small patch located at the foothills facing Deep Bay is zoned AGR under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.11	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	2.9 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises of a hillside area located to the west of Kau Lee Uk Tsuen and rises 38.1 m in elevation. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. A total of approx. 139 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Litchi chinensis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Clausena lansium, Dimocarpus longan, and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: The hillside lie within areas zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
2.12	San Sang Tsuen	2.9 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises three discontinuous hillside areas located to the west and northwest of San Sang Tsuen, rising to elevations of 18 m, 24.5 m, 28.3 m. Numerous graves are found scattered about the hillsides. Vegetation is comprised of mature and semi-mature tree canopies of various species forming an interconnected tree canopy. One Important Tree, 633-T2, is located within the LR; it is identified as Ficus macrocarpa. A total of approx. 156 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Aleurites moluccana.
			Zoning: The easternmost hillsides lies within area zoned G/IC, and the two westerly hillsides lie within areas zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
LR 3 – Hillside Shrub & Grassland		25.5 ha
3.3	Ngau Hom Shek	2.4 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises various hillside meadows located within the extents of LR2.3 - Ngau Hom Shek Woodland. Here, there are few trees and the dominant vegetation consists of successional herbaceous plants and grassland species. Numerous graves are found scattered about the areas. One Important Tree, 237C-T1 is located within this LR. The identified tree species is Cinnamomum camphora and is identified as having very good form for trees of this species. A total of approx. 56 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Lophostemon confertus, Acacia auriculiformis, and Tetradium glabrifolium .
			Zoning: The LR lies within area zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
3.4	Yuen Tau Shan	22.9 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises various hillsides located scattered amongst the extents of LR2.9 – Yuen Tau Shan Woodland. These hillsides comprise part of the western ridgeline of the Project area, and comprise dense woodland stands and more open, hillside shrub land. In this LR, there are few trees and the dominant vegetation consists of successional herbaceous plants and grassland. Numerous graves are found scattered about the various hillsides. A total of approx. 149 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR lies within area zoned CA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16, & Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. Additional areas lie within areas zoned GB under the aforementioned OZPs, and a small patch located at the foothills facing Deep Bay is zoned AGR under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
3.5	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen	0.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises hillside meadows located within the extents of LR2.10 - Hung Uk Tsuen Woodland. Here, there are few trees and the dominant vegetation consists of successional herbaceous plants and grassland species. Numerous graves are found scattered about the area. A total of approx. 4 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: The hillsides lie within areas zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
LR 4 – Low-lying Woodland/Plantation		16.1 ha
4.8	San Sang San Tsuen	15.8 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Low	High
			This LR consists of two extremely large, woodland and scrubland areas located adjacent to a similar sized area of land used for agriculture. This LR is located between the Kong Sam Western Highway (KSWH) and the West Rail Line (WRL) alignment, and south of San Sang San Tsuen and San Sang Tsuen villages. It primarily consists of two continuous, large areas. The northern area is immediately south of the aforementioned village areas, and consists of stands of mature and semi-mature trees and open scrubland and grassland areas. All the vegetation is of relatively high quality. The southern area is located south of the large agricultural zone LR 6.9 and is bisected by a small drainage channel. Vegetation here is similar to the above. These two areas are generally continuous, open, unspoiled, and generally of high quality. Five numbers of Important Trees, 688D-T1, 688-T2, 688G-T1, 914-T1, & 914-T2 are located within this LR. Identified as Michelia x alba, Ficus religiosa, and Homalium hainanensis, the tree species are recognized for their very good form and large size among their own tree species. A total of approx. 626 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Leucaena leucocephala, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The northern area of this LR largely resides within areas zoned R(D), with a very small area residing within area zoned V, both under the under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. The majority of the LR, both north and south areas, reside within areas zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. A small portion of the southern LR area falls within land zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
4.12	Powerline Pylon	0.3 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of the area surrounding an electrical transmission wire pylon. Vegetation has grown to include scrubland and herbaceous species around the base of the pylon supports. It is located south of Yick Yuen Tsuen and lies adjacent to a drainage nullah. A total of approx. 22 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Bauhinia purpurea and Leucaena leucocephala.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned R(C) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 5 – Low-lying Shrub & Grassland		23.7 ha
5.3	Fung Kong Tsuen	7.0 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR primarily consists of scattered scrubland areas with open grassland or bare patches of dirt interspersed between. It presently serves as a transition between LR 2.4 - Ngau Hom Shek Woodland to the west and large, contiguous industrial and open-air storage areas serviced by Ping Ha Road to the east. Vegetation is generally of good quality and the grassland forms the base of the hillside in this area. A total of approx. 145 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR resides primarily within areas zoned GB, but also within CDA, V, and “Recreation” (REC) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.5	San Wai	1.4 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	High
			This LR consists of four grassland patches located within the vicinity of San Wai, Sik Kong Tsuen, and Tseung Kong Wai villages. Vegetation is generally of good quality and the grassland forms green backdrops set against rural village housing. Three Important Trees, 278-T1, 278-T2 and 278D-T1 are located in this LR. The identified tree species include Bombax ceiba and Ficus microcarpa and are potentially registrable as OVTs due to large tree size and very good form among trees of these species. A total of approx. 60 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.6	San Lee Uk Tsuen	0.7 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR consists of a large woodland stand and scrubland located south of Sha Chau Lei Road and the nullah, and north of the WRL alignment. The vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees forming an interlocking tree canopy with dense understory, or more open areas of scrubland with herbaceous and grassland species. This LR is continuous, open, unspoiled, and generally of high quality. A total of approx. 25 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus microcarpa, and Celtis sinensis.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.7	San Sang Tsuen	0.5 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of a small grassland interspersed between rural residential developments in San Sang Tsuen. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development in short time.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V and R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
5.8	Chung Uk Tsuen	1.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR primarily consists of an open area of scrubland vegetation and several stands of mature woodlands and individual trees. The LR is circumscribed on three sides by rural village housing and is bound to the east by a nullah drainage channel. This LR is located south of Castle Peak Road and south of Chung Uk Tsuen. The character of vegetation is generally of good quality in that the trees are mature and semi-mature species. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. A total of approx. 86 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Celtis sinensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
5.9	Yick Yuen Tsuen	12.4 ha	High	Medium	Regional	Medium	High
			This LR consists of an extremely large, woodland and scrubland area. This LR is located west of Yick Yuen Tsuen and east of the KSWH. It consists of continuous, large areas vegetation including stands of mature and semi-mature trees and open scrubland and grassland areas. All the vegetation is of relatively high quality. This LR is generally continuous, open, and of high quality. A total of approx. 503 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned GB and R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
5.11	Tsing Chuen Wai	0.4 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR primarily consists of low-quality scrubland interspersed between rural residential developments and the KSWH. As continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development in short time. A total of approx.27 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 6 – Vegetation on Agricultural Land		28.0 ha
6.3	Ha Tsuen	3.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises five individual, non-congruous plots of land actively being used in agricultural production. They are located near Tseung Kong Wai, Ski Kong Wai, San Wai, and Ha Tsuen Shi and generally are bordered by rural village housing and vegetation. As this LR is essentially located in leftover spots around village housing, as continual expansion of village housing occurs it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. A total of approx. 66 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Eucalyptus torelliana, Dimocarpus longan, and Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana.
			Zoning: This LR largely resides within land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, with very small areas falling under REC or GB designation.
6.5	Shek Po Tsuen	1.2 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises five individual, non-congruous plots of land actively used in agricultural production. They are located in the vicinity of Shek Po Tsuen to the north, west and south, as well as two larger sized plots located to the west on either side of the WRL alignment. The plots surrounding Shek Po Tsuen occupy leftover spaces around village housing, and as continual expansion of village housing occurs, it is likely that this area will be subsumed by development. The two plots located to the west are located adjacent to the large Low-lying Woodland/Plantation LR4.12. A total of approx. 41 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, and Roystonea regia.
			Zoning: This LR resides wholly within land zoned V and R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
6.6	San Sang San Tsuen	19.3 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR comprises three individual, non-congruous plots of land actively used in agricultural production. They are located to the south of San Sang San Tsuen and are bounded by the KSWH to the west and the WRL to the east. The north is bound by LR4.13 – San Sang San Tsuen Low-lying Woodland/Plantation, a high-amenity scrubland. This LR is the largest contiguous area of land being actively used for agriculture within the Project area. It consists of agricultural plots of various sizes growing a variety of crops, numerous stands of trees varying in age, rural housing and buildings of varying quality and functions, areas of woodland and scrubland between plots and buildings. It is regarded to have a high amenity value due to its intensive use and large size. Six Important Trees, 785A-T1, 785A-T2, 785A-T3, 785A-T4, 785A-T5, & 787A-T1 are located within this LR. A total of approx. 651 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Mangifera indica, Artocarpus heterophyllus, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR resides mostly within areas zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. A small corner of the southeastern LR falls within area zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP, and a very miniscule area of the LR falls within land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
6.10	Tin Sam	1.8 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of continuous agricultural plots located to the southwest of Tin Sam village. Interspersed throughout this agricultural area are numerous trees as well as sheds and rural buildings of varying functions. This LR is located to the east of the WRL alignment across from a small drainage channel. The vegetation is generally of good quality. A total of approx. 189 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within area under R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
6.11	Yick Yuen Tsuen	2.1 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR consists of two small, non-congruous areas of agricultural land adjacent to LR4.19; a large, open scrub and woodland area. This LR is located west of Yick Yuen Tsuen and the WRL alignment, and east of the KSWH. It also includes a small, marginalized area of agricultural land adjacent to the KSWH located just north of Tsing Chuen Wai. Interspersed throughout these agricultural areas are numerous trees as well as sheds and rural buildings of varying functions. The vegetation is generally of good quality. A total of approx. 82 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned GB and R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 7 – Vegetation within Residential Developments		0.3 ha
7.2	Developments along Castle Peak Road	0.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises residential developments along Castle Peak Road including: Uptown & The Woodside; Symphony Garden & Treasure Court; Lai Hung Garden; Bauhinia Garden. Vegetation includes amenity planting around residential developments. This LR is located along Castle Peak Road. The vegetation is newly established and provides garden and recreation spaces for residents. A total of approx. 37 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Spathodea campanulata, Bauhinia variegata, Ficus microcarpa, Michelia x alba, Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana, Ficus benjamina, and Cinnamomum burmannii.
			Zoning: This LR resides within areas zoned CDA and R(B) under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL-TYST/10.
LR 8 – Vegetation within Rural Village		41.4 ha
8.5	Sik Kong Tsuen/ Hong Mei Tsuen/ Tseung Kong Wai	3.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The LR is of multiple areas in Sik Kong Tsuen, Hong Mei Tsuen and Tseung Kong Wai. The village areas are along San Sik Road. The vegetation is within and around the rural housing and the open storage areas. Four Important Trees, 201-T1, 202-T1, 207-T1 and 207-T2, are located in this LR. Identified species include Ficus macrocarpa. A total of approx. 176 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Litchi chinensis, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
8.6	Sik Kong Wai / San Uk Tsuen / Ha Tsuen Shi	0.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The LR is part of the Sik Kong Wai, San Uk Tsuen and Ha Tsuen Shi village housing areas. The village areas are north of a large container yard across from Tin Ha Road. Vegetation is mixed and self-seeded trees within and around the populated areas. A total of approx. 18 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana, Eucalyptus torelliana, and Acacia confuse.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
8.11	San Sang Tsuen	3.4 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of two large medium-sized areas trees scattered about village housing. It is located west of Tin Ha Road. Vegetation is a mixture of self-seeded and cultivated trees within and around the village area. A total of approx. 191 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Litchi chinensis.
			Zoning: The majority of the LR resides in land zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. A small portion of the LR is under land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. In addition, a trivial area of the LR resides in land zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
8.12	San Lee Uk Tsuen / Tin Sam	2.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of several small, non-congruous vegetation patches scattered about the San Lee Uk Tsuen Village area, and one vegetation patch north of Tin Sam. The LR is located west of Hung Shui Kiu Main Street. General vegetation is of self-seeded semi-mature and mature trees. One Important Tree, 706-T1 is located within this LR. The identified tree species is Ficus elastica and is potentially registrable as an OVT due to its large size and good form among trees of this species. A total of approx. 125 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, Bauhinia purpurea, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: The LR mostly resides in land zoned V under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. Other areas are in land zoned R(C) and G/IC also under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
8.13	Hung Shui Kiu	0.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of three small sized village housing areas located in the vicinity of Hung Shui Kiu Tin Sam Road and Hung Kei Road. General vegetation is of self-seeded semi-mature and mature trees. A total of approx. 13 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Clausena lansium, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Artocarpus heterophyllus.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned R(B) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
8.14	Tin Sam	6.8 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is located about the large village housing area of Tin Sam; it is located south and west of Tin Ha Road along Tin Sam. Area is west of residential developments Casa De Oro and Parkview Garden. Vegetation is a mixture of self-seeded and cultivated trees within and around the village area. A total of approx. 321 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned V and R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. This LR also resides in land zoned R(B)2 under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.17	Tan Kwai Tsuen	0.8 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of a large continuous canopy of trees and vegetation throughout Tan Kwei Tsuen. This LR is located northeast and south of two residential developments, The Verdancy and the Meadowlands. Vegetation within this LR primarily consists of self-seeded and planted mature and semi-mature trees with various understory and shrub planting. Two Important Trees, 1064-T1 & 1064-T2 are located within this LR. The identified tree species are Michelia x alba & Ficus virens and are potentially registrable as an OVT due to their large size and good form. A total of approx. 28 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Bauhinia purpurea, Cinnamomum burmannii, and Ficus microcarpa.
			Zoning: The majority of LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL/-TYST/10. A smaller are of LR resides in land zoned R(B)3 under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL/-TYST/10.
8.18	Wo Ping San Tsuen / Cheung Uk Tsuen / Arkadia	11.2 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of two village housing areas; these are Wo Ping San Tsuen and Cheung Uk Tsuen. Southern portion of area is a housing development Arkadia. The LR is located southeast of Castle Peak Road Hung Shui Kiu. Vegetation in the LR is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. A total of approx. 213 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Clausena lansium, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. A small portion of LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. In addition, trivial areas of the LR reside in land zoned O and R(B)2R(B)2 under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.19	Yick Yuen Tsuen	11.9 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of one village housing area, called Yick Yuen Tsuen. The site is adjacent to an open air storage area to the north and woodland area to the west. There are pockets of vegetation scattered around the village area between and around the housing. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. A total of approx. 447 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan and Litchi chinensis.
			Zoning: The majority of LR resides in land zoned R(C) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. A portion of LR resides in land zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.20	Tsing Cheun Wai / Tuen Tsz Wai	1.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is adjacent to two village housing areas: Tsing Cheun Wai and Tuen Tsz Wai. Village area is southwest of the KSWH and northwest of Castle Peak Road. The vegetation is mostly scattered around housing areas; and are generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. A total of approx. 38 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Dimocarpus longan, and Clausena lansium.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8. Smaller areas of LR reside in land zoned GB and CA under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
8.21	Lam Tei / Tuen Mun San Tsuen	0.05 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises scattered stands of trees and vegetation located amongst the village areas of Fuk Hang Tsuen, Lam Tei, and Tuen Mun San Tsuen. This LR is located east of Castle Peak Road, near to the residential developments, The Sherwood and Lingrade Garden. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature trees. A total of approx. 3 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan, Leucaena leucocephala, Clausena lansium, and Archontophoenix alexandrae.
			Zoning: The LR reside in land zoned R(B), R(C), G/IC, CDA, O and V under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 9 – Vegetation within Industrial Land / Open Storage		28.9 ha
9.3	Ping Ha Road	0.3 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			LR is scattered amongst a large container yard and an open storage along Ping Ha Road. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with some understory and shrub planting. A total of approx. 22 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina, Ficus microcarpa, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.7	Tseung Kong Wai	9.6 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR is south of an open container yard and north of Tseung Kong Wai rural housing area. Vegetation is within and around the boundary of the industrial buildings and open-air yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with understory and shrubs plants. One Important Tree, 207-T3, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 321 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Ficus virens.
			Zoning: The LR is over multiple zoned areas under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; zoned CDA,GB and REC.
9.9	Ha Tsuen Road	5.6 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of several large open spaces used for container storage and parking lots. The area is north of Ha Tsuen Road and a sewage treatment plant. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yard. Vegetation is mostly self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understory planting. One Important Tree, 224-T1, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 468 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus benjamina, Ficus microcarpa, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned REC under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. Small areas of the LR also reside in land zoned G/IC and GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
9.11	Sik Kong Wai Road / Ha Tsuen Road	1.11 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			LR is bordering a large container yard and a smaller open-air storage area. Area is located along Sik Kong Wai Road and north of Ha Tsuen Road. Vegetation is generally along the perimeters of the sites flanking the roads. Vegetation is mostly self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understory planting. A total of approx. 116 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Ficus benjamina, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR is over multiple zoned areas under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; zoned OS, REC, GB and V.
9.16	San Lee Uk Tsuen	0.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR is northwest of San Lee Uk Tsuen, also located along the southeast of the WRL and southeast of San Sang Tsuen. Vegetation is mostly around the perimeter of the open storage yard. It is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with some wild understory planting. A total of approx. 12 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Sterculia nobilis, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Ficus benjamina, Clausena lansium, Morus alba, Dimocarpus longan, and Ficus microcarpa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; and in land zoned V under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
9.17	Kau Lee Uk Tsuen / San Sang Tsuen	9.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR is located between Kau Lee Uk Tsuen and San Sang Tsuen, and east of KSWH. General area consists of industrial buildings and open storage yards with planting scattered throughout the buildings and open storage yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature to mature planting. Two identified Important Trees, 640A-T1 & 640A-T2, are located within this LR adjacent to Sha Chau Lei village. The identified tree species is Bombax ceiba and both have very good form and size among trees of this species. A total of approx. 247 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Clausena lansium, Litchi chinensis, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: Majority of LR resides in land zoned R(D) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. Other areas of LR are in land zoned V, GB and OS(1) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. In addition, a small area of the LR resides in land zoned GB under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
9.18	Yick Yuen Road	1.2 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR consists of one large container storage area, located north of Yick Yuen Road and west of the WRL. Vegetation is generally around the perimeter of the open space yards providing a minor partition between the road and storage yards. Vegetation is generally self-seeded semi-mature trees with some understory and shrub planting. A total of approx. 102 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Ficus benjamina, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides mostly in land zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16. A small portion of LR is in land zoned G/IC and R(B)2 under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
9.19	KSWH South	0.7 ha	Low	Low	Local	High	Low
			The LR consists of 2 separate open storage areas. Both are located along the KSWH: one at Yick Yuen Road and other at Tsing Yick Road. Vegetation is generally at the perimeter of the open space yards with self-seeded semi-mature trees with some understorey and shrub planting. A total of approx. 53 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Eucalyptus tereticornis, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: The LR resides in land zoned GB under both the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16 and the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 10 – Water Course		4.1 ha
10.5	Sik Kong Tsuen & Tseung Kong Wai Nullah	0.3 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is a channelised watercourse with vertical concrete banks running in west to east direction eventually turning northeast and draining into LR10.4 - Ping Ha Road Nullah. This LR stretches from west of Tseung Kong Wai and passes through the village areas of San Wai and Sik Kong Tsuen. This LR has an abundance of tree stands lining the riverbanks in the vicinity of Sik Kong Wai and gradually becomes more open and sparse of vegetation as one moves upstream.
			Zoning: This LR lies within areas zoned V under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
10.6	Sik Kong Wai & Ling To Nullah	0.2ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is a channelised watercourse with vertical concrete banks running in a southwest to northeast direction eventually joining LR10.5 and draining into Ping Ha Road Nullah. This LR stretches from Ling To where it passes under the KSWH, meanders between numerous industrial and open storage yards, and, at flowing between Sik Kong Wai and Ha Tsuen Shi, turns north to drain into LR10.4 – Ping Ha Road Nullah. This LR has an abundance of tree stands lining the riverbanks in the vicinity of the villages as well as continuous tree cover as it meanders through the open storage areas. It gradually becomes more open in the vicinity of Ling To Temple. A total of approx. 3 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa and Acacia auriculiformis.
			Zoning: This LR lies within areas zoned V, GB, and “Open Storage” (OS) under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
10.7	Yuen Tau Shan Streams & Nullah	0.1 ha (nullah)	Medium	Medium	Regional	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of the three natural watercourses that exist within the NDA. These three natural streams are all located along the western ridgeline of the NDA. The northernmost stream drains northwards and eventually is channelised before emptying into Deep Bay. The other two streams are located across the KSWH from LR6.6 - San Sang San Tsuen. They both become channelised and culverted before passing under the highway and eventually emptying into LR10.11 – Tin Sam Channel. A total of approx. 61 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Pinus massoniana, Leucaena leucocephala, and Ficus hispida.
			Zoning: The northern stream lies within areas zoned GB and CA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10. The two southern streams lie within areas zoned GB and CA under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
10.10	Shek Po Channel	0.7 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR is a concrete channel running through the south of the NDA and eventually draining into LR10.1 Tin Shui Wai (TSW) River Channel. It consists of a sloping concrete bank channel north of Castle Peak Road and, south of Castle Peak Road, the concrete sloping banks are lined with grasscrete for a short section before returning to bare concrete banks. This LR has an abundance of high quality tree stands lining the riverbanks for nearly the entire length.
			Zoning: The extents of this LR north of Castle Peak Road does not fall within any OZP, whereas the extents south of this road falls within area zoned R(D) under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL-TYST/10.
10.11	Tin Sam Channel	1.9 ha	High	Medium	Local	Low	High
			This LR is a concrete channel running through the south of the NDA and eventually draining into LR10.1 TSW River Channel. It consists of a sloping concrete bank channel north of Tin Ha Road and, south of Tin Ha Road, becomes a vertical bank channel. This LR has an abundance of high quality tree stands lining the riverbanks for nearly the entire length. A total of approx. 1 tree have been identified within this LR, the dominant species includes Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: The extents of this LR north of Tin Ha Road does not fall within any OZP, whereas the extents south of this road falls within area zoned V and R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16 and GB under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
10.12	San Sang San Tsuen Channel	0.5 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR consists of three very small tributaries traversing the area south of San Sang San Tsuen through LR6.6 - San Sang San Tsuen Vegetation on Agricultural Land as well as LR4.13 – San Sang San Tsuen Low-lying Woodland/Plantation. These drainage channels consist of vertical concrete embankments with an abundance of trees along their length.
			Zoning: This LR falls within numerous zoning designations under the GB, U, R(C) and R(D) all under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
10.13	Yick Yuen Tsuen & Tsing Chuen Wai Nullah	0.4 ha	Medium	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR is a concrete channel running through the south of the NDA and eventually draining into the Tuen Mun River. The main nullah consists of a sloping concrete bank channel extending from Castle Peak Road and the KSWH and draining southwest. A smaller tributary drains from Yick Yuen Tsuen in a southwardly direction. This smaller tributary has an abundance of tree stands along the riverbanks whereas the main channel is bare, concrete sloped embankment. A total of approx. 1 tree have been identified within this LR.
			Zoning: The southern extents of this LR does not fall within any OZP, whereas the northern extents fall within area zoned V and R(D) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16 and GB under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 11 – Vegetation in Urban Parks		0.9 ha
11.4	Tin Ha Road Playground	0.4 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			The Tin Ha Road Playground is a medium-sized open space adjacent to rural residential housing and located along Castle Peak Road. It primarily consists of a soccer pitch and smaller sports pitch, with various amenity planting and paved activity spaces around the pitch. The vegetation consists of semi-mature amenity trees and shrub planting. A total of approx. 24 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Callistemon viminalis and Eucalyptus torelliana.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned O under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
11.5	Nai Wai Soccer Pitch / Fuk Hang Tsuen Road Garden	0.5 ha	High	Medium	Local	Medium	Medium
			Nai Wai Soccer Pitch is a small open space adjacent to Nai Wai. It primarily consists of a soccer pitch with various amenity planting and paving around the pitch. The vegetation consists of semi-mature amenity trees and shrub planting. The Fuk Hang Tsuen Road Garden is a medium-sized open space adjacent to residential units in The Sherwood, and located off Castle Peak Road behind the Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery. It primarily consists of numerous spaces, activity areas, walking trails and planting areas. The vegetation consists of semi-mature amenity trees and shrub planting. There is also a large paved square on top of a carpark entrance located to the south off Lam Tei Main Street. One Important Tree, 1213-T2, is located in this LR. A total of approx. 45 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Araucaria heterophylla, Aleurites moluccana, Ficus virens, Leucaena leucocephala, and Archontophoenix alexandrae.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned O under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
LR 12 – Vegetation on Modified Slopes		1.2 ha
12.1	Hang Hau Tsuen	0.08 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises several modified slopes along Deep Bay Road and Fung Kong Tsuen Road near LR6.2 - Hang Hau Tsuen Nullah, in the north of the NDA. It also includes several vegetated slopes circumscribing a large open storage yard in the vicinity of LR2.2 – Ngau Hom Hillside Woodland. These slopes comprise hillsides with semi-mature vegetation and with various scattered, self-seeded shrubs and trees growing on slopes. A total of approx. 16 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Celtis sinensis, Dimocarpus longan, Ficus benjamina, Melia azedarach.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned CDA, V, and CPA under Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10, areas zoned R(D), R(E), and GB under Lau Fau Shan & Tsim Bei Tsui OZP S/YL-LFS/7.
12.2	Ha Tsuen	0.2 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises numerous modified slopes in the vicinity of KSWH where it crosses the northern hills and connects to Deep Bay Bridge. It also includes several small slopes in the vicinity of the San Wai Sewage Treatment Works (SW STW) and Ha Tsuen Road. A total of approx. 27 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia auriculiformis, Ficus microcarpa, Eucalyptus sp., Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, and Acacia confusa.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned AGR, GB, G/IC, and OS Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
12.3	Yick Yuen Tsuen	0.9 ha	Medium	Low	Local	High	Low
			This LR comprises several modified slopes in the vicinity of KSWH to the west of Yick Yuen Tsuen. The slopes cut into the hillsides to make way for the highway and smaller roads branching off. A total of approx. 94 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Leucaena leucocephala, Eucalyptus citriodora, and Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned GB under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
LR 14 – Roadside Vegetation		2.5 ha
14.6	Ping Ha Road	0.02 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Ping Ha Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Tin Wah Road in the north to TSW Station in the south. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 3 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Ficus benjamina, Leucaena leucocephala, Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana, and Hibiscus tiliaceus.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned R(A) and OU under the TSW OZP S/TSW/12; areas zoned U under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16; and areas zoned V, U, G/IC, O, and CDA under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10.
14.8	Tin Ha Road	0.4 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Tin Ha Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Ping Ha Road to the north to Castle Peak Road to the south. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. A total of approx. 45 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Ficus microcarpa, Macaranga tanarius var. tomentosa, Khaya senegalensis, and Dimocarpus longan.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V and U under the Ha Tsuen OZP S/YL-HT/10; and areas zoned V and R(C) under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
14.10	Castle Peak Road	1.5 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Castle Peak Road. While not continuous along the entire roadway, this LR extends from Ping Shan to the east to Lam Tei to the west. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised. Five identified Important Trees, 1077-T1, 962-T1, 1202-T1, 1202-T2 & 1213A-T1, are located within this LR adjacent to Castle Peak Road. The identified tree species are Ficus microcarpa, Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. Cumingiana, & Ficus elastica and all have very good form and large size among trees of this species. A total of approx. 215 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Celtis sinensis, Melaleuca cajuputi subsp. cumingiana, Ficus microcarpa, Dimocarpus longan, Albizia lebbeck, Leucaena leucocephala, Cinnamomum camphora.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V, R(A), R(B), GB, CDA, and I under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16; areas zoned I, V, and G/IC under the Tong Yan San Tsuen OZP S/YL-TYST/10; and areas zoned V, G/IC, and R(C) under the Lam Tei & Yick Yuen OZP S/TM-LTYY/8.
14.12	Hung Shui Kiu Tin Sam Road / Hung Yuen Road /	0.1 ha	Medium	Low	Local	Medium	Medium
			This LR comprises intermittent stands of trees located along Hung Shui Kiu Tin Sam Road, Hung Chi Road, Hung Kei Road, Hung Tai Road, and Hung Yuen Road. While not continuous along the roadways, this LR covers roadways in the general San Lee Uk Tsuen area and extends towards Castle Peak Road to the south. Vegetation consists of mature and semi-mature trees of various species, some planted and others naturally colonised A total of approx. 24 trees have been identified within this LR; the dominant species includes Livistona chinensis, Bauhinia purpurea, and Spathodea campanulata.
			Zoning: This LR falls within areas zoned V, R(A), R(B), and CDA under the Ping Shan OZP S/YL-PS/16.
14.13	Yick Yuen Road	0.2 ha