LAN
Wednesday, July 25, 1973
TRAINING CAMPS FOR CONSERVATION LEADERS
More young people are being trained in practical conservation work in an effort to foster a greater understanding of local environmental problems and of positive measures to protect Hong Kong's natural assets.
A spokesman for the Agriculture and Fisheries Department says many people have an earnest desire to help protect Hong Kong's flora and fauna, "Unfortunately, they are handicapped by a lack of understanding of the complexity of the problems involved and of the practical measures which they can take to be helpful."
To assist in meeting this need, the department, in conjunction with the Education Department, is conducting two one-week residential training camps at the Shing Mun Forest Office for 40 members of conservancy clubs from 14 secondary schools.
The first camp started last Monday. The second will be held from July 30 to August 4.
The training programme includes conservation principles, basic understanding of the countryside and its uses, practical conservation work, an introduction to legislation pertaining to conservation, and leadership training.
Mornings are devoted to lectures and visita. In the afternoons, the campers are given an opportunity to learn practical skills in conservation
work, such as the repairing of soil erosion, path maintenance and the prevention and suppression of hill fires. Film shows and group discussions are arranged in the evenings.
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