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The sky clubhouse 1 in Wetland Seasons Park offers seasonal views of neighbouring Hong Kong Wetland Park and the movements of migratory birds 2 Wetland Seasons Park 空中會所 1 可俯瞰毗鄰香港濕地公園的四季景致及季候鳥的動態景觀 2 Thanks to the efforts made by the Group, the number of ecological species in Fairyland has increased from 180 initially to over 400 now, including the near-threatened four-spot midgets, Pallas’s leaf warblers, great and little egrets and variegated flutterers. Eco events promote conservation PARK YOHO’s clubhouse organizes eco events, such as guided tours and biochar workshops, from time to time for participants to have a close look and connect with the ecology of the brackish marsh. These events help promote the beauty of nature and the importance of wetland conservation, and raise awareness of conservation and environmental protection. Wetland Seasons Park We t land S eas ons Par k is t he G roup’s latest completed large-scale residential development, right next to Hong Kong Wetland Park. The development integrates the scenic environment of Wetland Park with smart technology and environmental concept to create a sustainable environment for its residents. Planning integrated with the natural environment As Wetland Seasons Park is located in the Wetland Buffer Area, the Group implemented a number of measures at the design and cons t r uc t i on s t age s to minimi ze t he development impact on the wetland ecology. The development adopted a stepped layout design, with the towers closest to Wetland Park the lowest. There are also six ventilation breezeways; the main breezeway is 35 metres wide to ensure good ventilation. Earth tones were used in the façade to help it blend in with the wetland environment. During construction, noise barriers over six metres high were set up to reduce construction noise. The site had an independent sewage treatment system to ensure that all on-site sewage was treated before being discharged from the site. Pre-cast concrete paving slabs were used for the haul road to reduce dust from construction vehicles. Noise pollution was avoided since the concrete slabs did not have to be broken up during removal. Landscape integrated with the natural ecology T h e ou tdo o r l and s c ap e d a rea o f t h e development accounts for 35% of the project site area. Thirty-five existing trees were retained, and over 1,300 trees and over 150,000 shrubs were planted, most of which are native to Hong Kong. The landscape design adopted the ‘Shakkei’ (borrowed scenery) concept, using the natural ecological view of Wetland Park as the backdrop. With the various types of trees and terrain, the design extends the natural environment of neighbouring Wetland Park to the development’s interior garden. The residents’ clubhouse in the development features the only sky clubhouse 1 in the district, offering scenic views of Wetland Park and the movements of migratory birds 2 . The residents can enjoy the clubhouse facilities while learning about related knowledge. 5