1. Long Valley nature park

2. What is a nature park? Natural landscape protected by long-term planning Legally regulated Preserved in the present state Not defined by international organization Less strictly protected than national parks, natural reserves, conservation area

3. Planning on Kwu Tung North

4. Current proposed planning by the government Maintain agricultural purpose for cultivation areas and ponds in northern Long Valley Would not allow any changes of land uses which cause adverse environmental impacts Combine agriculture and environmental conservation Not for recreational purpose or tourism, as Long Valley cannot withstand too many people

5. Concerns related to the proposed planning Allow the construction of houses by indigenous inhabitants within the boundaries of the villages, according to the "New Territories Small House Policy" Illegal dumping of construction materials

6. Opinions from different stakeholders Government Real estate developers Indigenous inhabitants in the proposed area Farmers Citizens, especially those who are concerned with housing shortage Environmentalists

7. The government Agree with the current planning Deal with increasing demand of housing, providing 54 000 flats, fulfilling150 000 residents Economic development, e.g. more job opportunities, new special industries

8. Real estate developers Agree Profits from selling flats New commercial areas

9. Indigenous inhabitants Agree Land price rises More Commercial activities Disagree Demolition of houses Move to another area

10. Farmers Disagree Loss of farmland, no agricultural activities Agree Some farmland preserved

11. Citizens Agree More housing supply, lower prices Less crowded living environment

12. Environmentalists Disagree Not enough protection of natural environment

13. Our opinion Agree Sustainable development Balanced development regarding the satisfaction of housing demand and environmental protection Green areas for future generations Green areas among dense residential skyscrapers, better living environment Less compensation from the government (activities like agriculture within the nature park unaffected)