The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said in a statement yesterday that it will organise a series of events in the Cotai Ecological Zone next month so that visitors can appreciate the flora and fauna in the area.
The series of events comprise a “Public Viewing Day”, a “Parent-Child Nature Workshop” and a “Bird Viewing Trip”. Residents can register for the events from today, the statement said.
According to the bureau’s website, the Cotai Ecological Zone is composed of two wetland zones, eco-zones 1 and 2. Rich in biodiversity, in eco-zone 1 public access is restricted with the aim of ensuring the protection of the species living there.
The bureau regularly organises events in eco-zone 1 for members of the public so that they can view the migratory birds that frequent the area, including the highly endangered black-faced spoonbill.
Eco-zone 2 refers to an area on the waterfront in west Cotai, located opposite eco-zone 1.
According to the bureau’s website, eco-zone 2, also with restricted access, is composed of three “islands” and mudflats. It is known for its mangroves and diverse fish population.
The bureau’s website points out that the bureau’s regular organisation of events for members of the general public to visit the Cotai Ecological Zone enables them to appreciate the flora and fauna resources under the guidance of tour guides, with the aim of raising their awareness of ecological conservation.
The statement said that the Parent-Child Nature Workshop will be held on February 24, when there will be two sessions, starting at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. respectively.
Each session will have 25 places so that a total of 50 places will be available.
Each visitor can only register for one session of each event.
According to the statement, participants can print locally sourced plants onto cloth bags to preserve the texture, colour and shape of the plants, so as to lead children to experience the wonders of nature.
Macau residents can call the bureau’s hotline on 2876 2626 or visit the website at https://www.dspa.gov.mo/ecozonevisit.aspx for enquiries and registrations.
Members of the public can sign up for the activities by scanning the QR Code provided by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) yesterday.
