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D.A. GRIFFITHS AND S.P. LAU
popular booklets on Hong Kong flora, fauna, and minerals.
The Hong Kong Herbarium was transferred to the Agriculture and Fisheries Department in 1972. The Check List of Hong Kong Plants was updated and formally printed and published in 1974. It was again revised and published in 1978.
In 1975 the Botanic Gardens were renamed the Zoological and Botanical Gardens, resulting from a significant expansion of the zoological work under the curatorship (in an honorary capacity) of Dr. K. Searle, in the early 1970s. The collection housed rare or endangered species of animals and birds for conservation and educational purposes. In 1983 the construction of a new large free-flight aviary and a new mammal complex were completed though the most prominent horticultural feature of the Gardens, the Fountain Terrace, had to be removed to allow for the reconstruction of the roof of the service reservoir over which it was built. Work was completed in 1987 with the provision of a larger fountain of attractive design, an expanded collection, enlarged catering facilities and a book shop.
In 1984, a typhoon again caused serious and widespread damage throughout the Gardens. The Gardens had to be closed for a week to allow for the clearance of debris to proceed. The large greenhouse was damaged beyond repair and had to be rebuilt.
Though the facilities of the Gardens have improved greatly over the years, steady urban encroachment has reduced its original size of about 7 hectares to the present 5.35 hectares. It is conveniently located at the centre of the city and is a popular outdoor recreational and educational facility in Hong Kong. It attracts 3 million visitors a year, including overseas visitors, and is looked after by a staff of 66, including a park keeper, a zoo keeper and numerous gardeners.
SOURCES OF REFERENCE MATERIAL
1. The Bentham Correspondence
a) Vol. 2 and Vol. 5
b) Chinese and Japan Letters ALC-HAN 1865-1900
76
D.A. GRIFFITHS AND S.P. LAU
popular booklets on Hong Kong flora, fauna, and minerals.
The Hong Kong Herbarium was transferred to the Agriculture and Fisheries Department in 1972. The Check List of Hong Kong Plants was updated and formally printed and published in 1974. It was again revised and published in 1978.
In 1975 the Botanic Gardens were renamed the Zoological and Botanical Gardens, resulting from a significent expansion of the zoological work under the curatorship (in an honorary capacity) of Dr. K. Searle, in the early 1970s. The collection housed rare or endangered species of animals and birds for conservation and educational purposes. In 1983 the construction of a new large free- flight aviary and a new mammal complex were completed though the most prominent horticultural feature of the Gardens, the Fountain Terrace, had to be removed to allow for the reconstruc- tion of the roof of the service reservoir over which it was built. Work was completed in 1987 with the provision of a larger foun- tain of attractive design, an expanded collection, enlarged catering facilities and a book shop.
In 1984, a typhoon again caused serious and widespread dam- age throughout the Gardens. The Gardens had to be closed for a week to allow for the clearance of debris to proceed. The large greenhouse was damaged beyond repair and had to be rebuilt.
Though the facilities of the Gardens have improved greatly over the years, steady urban encroachment has reduced its origi- nal size of about 7 hectares to the present 5.35 hectares. It is conveniently located at the centre of the city and is a popular outdoor recreational and educational facility in Hong Kong. It attracts 3 million visitors a year, including overseas visitors, and is looked after by a staff of 66, including a park keeper, a zoo keeper and numerous gardeners.
SOURCES OF REFERENCE MATERIAL
1. The Bentham Correspondence
a) Vol. 2 and Vol. 5
b) Chinese and Japan Letters ALC-HAN 1865-1900
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