WWF-Hong Kong has bolstered its proactive management strategy for Mai Po Nature Reserve, employing innovative methods to restore and sustain essential ecosystem services.
It has invested in a state-of-the-art smart antenna compatible with the latest Global Navigation Satellite system technology, providing precise measurements crucial for design and planning, cost estimation and work inspection, which improves its wetland habitat management and monitoring capabilities.
The smart antenna helps optimize artificial island profiles for waterbirds and provides accurate marshland level measurements for water buffalo grazing. It also establishes reference levels for water level sensors, improving daily water management. With centimeter-level accuracy, it facilitates high precision topographic mapping, deepening the understanding of topography’s impact on waterbird usage.
WWF-Hong Kong has also integrated advanced loT (Internet of Things) technologies to monitor visitor numbers in key areas, helping them effectively manage facility usage and visitor flows.
New technologies and innovative strategies are significantly enhancing the management effectiveness and sustainability of Mai Po Nature Reserve. The partnership between 1% for the Planet of Patagonia Hong Kong and WWF-Hong Kong has produced a favorable environment for wetland biodiversity and offers valuable educational opportunities for researchers and visitors.
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