Mai Po Ramsar Site

The Mai Po and Inner Deep Bay area is located in the north-western quadrant of the New Territories, marking the border between Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China.

Due to an abundance of rich sediment and freshwater the area is ideal for farming both plants and fish.

In 1976 the Mai Po zone was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservations to ensure its preservation.

In 1984 the Worldwide Fund for Nature expressed interest in the site. Over the years they have managed the wetlands and helped Mai Po to be established as a Ramsar site in 1995 (Wetlands International, 2007).