Country and Marine Parks Board Brief Background of Unofficial Members (1.9.2005 to 31.8.2007)

Chairman

Professor CHAU Kwai-cheong - Professor, Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of - With specialty on soil science, resource management and ecological restoration

Member

Ms Betty HO Siu-fong - Ms HO has over 20 years of experience as a professional town planner. She is dedicated to achieving sustainable development and improving quality of life - Chairman, The Conservancy Association - Hon. Treasurer, Hong Kong Institute of Planners - Member, Planning Sub-Committee of the Land and Building Advisory Committee - Part-time Assistant Professor, Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, The

Mr David HO Tai-wai - Chairman, Agriculture, Fisheries, Commerce and Industries Committee, District Council - Vice-chairman, - Chairman, Village Office Executive Committee - Managing Director, Ho’s Brother’s Seafood Co.

Mr KWOK Chi-piu - Chairman, Photo-hiking Club - Member of Editorial Board, Hong Kong Hiking Association, China - Devoted in hiking with 31 years of experience - Used to write newspaper articles on hiking. Enhance “Theme” activities such as overview of nature, tracing of historical buildings, tracking of ancient trails, walk of 18 districts and focus of news

Professor Paul LAM Kwan-sing - Professor (Chair) of Biology, City University of Hong Kong - His research interests lie in ecotoxicology, environmental toxicology and environmental risk assessment

Dr Michael LAU Wai-neng - Senior Manager, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden - Has worked in the conservation field for over 18 years - With main expertise in ecology and herpetology

Dr LAW Chi-kwong, S.B.S., J.P. - Associate Professor, Department of Social Work & Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong

Mr LI Sing-chung, Matthias - Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, Ocean Park Corporation - Trustee, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong

Mr LI Yiu-ban, J.P. - Member, Council (Appointed) - Chairman, Environment, House and Works Committee, - Chairman, Tai Po District Fight Crime Committee - Vice-Chairman, Sai Kung North Rural Committee - Executive Committee Member, N.T.

Dr LO Wing-lok, J.P. - Member, Community Sports Committee (1 April 2005 to 31 December 2006) - Chairman, Advisory Committee on the Fitness Test (since April 2005) - Member, Trailwalker Advisory Committee and Oxfam Hong Kong (since 2000) - Chairman, Team Challenge 2005 & 2006 Steering Committee, The Boys’ and Girls’ Club Association of Hong Kong

Dr NG Mee-kam - Dr NG graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has published widely in international journals on urban planning and sustainable development - Associate Professor, Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, The University of Hong Kong - Member, Hong Kong Institute of Planners and Royal Town Planning Institute Mr POON Huen-wai - Principal, HKTA Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School - Member, Committee on Museum

Professor Nora TAM Fung-yee - Honorary Professor, Xiamen, Zhongshan, Nanjing and Zhejiang Universities, PRC - Professor (Chair), Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong - Chairman, CDC-HKEAA Committee on Biology (Senior Secondary) - Member, , School Examination Board, and Ocean Park and Corporation Board

Dr YAU Wing-kwong - Dr YAU is an indigenous villager with passion for nature, biodiversity and local culture - He promotes conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable development through and nature appreciation

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