Conservation of rare and important yet often neglected species will allow the general public to better understand how these vulnerable species are affected by human action, and to rediscover the inter-dependent connections between human and nature. The “Forest Village” programme aims to translate participant’s environmental awareness into conservation actions through the below measures.
This programme aims to conserve upland forest species and protect their corresponding habitats. An ecological baseline study will be carried out to identify the important yet neglected biodiversity in the area. The baseline study will also provide evidence-based information for conservation planning and management. The following activities aim to conserve the taxonomic groups and species identified as the conservation targets.
Conservation of rare and uncommon local plant species
Method: Conservation trials of the selected species
9 species were chosen to explore the potential of propagation and enhancement planting
- Begonia longifolia
- Aquilaria sinensis
- Phrynium placentarium
- Dioscorea cirrhosa
- Codonopsis javanic
- Flacourtia rukam
- Lithocarpus glaber
- Hylodesmum laterale
- Hydrocotyle nepalensis
Key species in forest villages
- 蝴蝶保育
- The Masked Palm Civet (Paguma larvata)
- Red Muntjac (Muntiacus vaginalis)
- Crab-eating Mongoose (Herpestes urva)
Species cultural record
15 species with cultural importance to the two villages were selected for detailed documentation
- Acorus gramineus → Medicinal (folklore)
- Phrynium placentarium → Food
- Boehmeria nivea → Food
- Rhodomyrtus tomentosa → Food (Fruit)
- Dioscorea cirrhosa → Cloth-dying
- Uvaria macrophylla → Food(fruit)
- Lithocarpus glaber → Food
- Cinnamomum camphora → Wood
- Amaranthus spinosus → Food & Medicinal (folklore)
- Cordia dichotoma → Oil & Tool (glue)
- Odorrana livida
- Eriocheir japonica → Food
- Macrobrachium → Food
- Centropus sinensis → Food
- Bos taurus → Tool
