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areas; while at the same time reducing the pressures on other parts of the country- side where intensive recreational use is not considered appropriate at the present time. Each of the country parks will be located adjacent to about 10 square miles of hinterland, where simple access and nature trails will lead the adventurous or serious rambler deeper into the more remote and scenic areas of the countryside.
The four parks to be created over the next five years are located north of the industrial townships of Kwun Tong and Tsuen Wan-north-east and north-west of Kowloon respectively; while a third will be developed at Pak Sha Wan, about four miles north-east of urban Kowloon; and a fourth at Pak Fu Tin on Lantau Island. The total cost of the four parks will exceed $24 million excluding the annual recurrent cost of $3.5 million in upkeep and staffing.
The law was also recently amended to provide greater protection of local fauna, and in addition to other measures, the number and areas of protected localities were increased. Besides prohibition of the hunting of birds and wild mammals (other than rodents) in these areas, additional restrictions have been introduced on the carrying of firearms in certain localities. Enforcement of the Wild Birds and Wild Mammals Protection Ordinance is carried out by four full-time game wardens, 180 official game wardens (in addition to other duties), and 24 honorary game wardens. All Justices of the Peace and police officers have the statutory powers of game wardens.
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