Abstract: The New Territories of Hong Kong consist of approximately 800 km², with an east-west extent of 70 km and a north-south extent of 40 km. Topography varies from lowland coastal rice paddies to forested mountains nearly 1000 m in elevation. Despite the high human population of Hong Kong and intensive agriculture, approximately 100 km² are forested, primarily in reserve forests, on steep hillsides, and around water reservoirs.

摘要： The New Territories of Hong Kong consist of approximately 800 km², with an east-west extent of 70 km and a north-south extent of 40 km. Topography varies from lowland coastal rice paddies to forested mountains nearly 1000 m in elevation. Despite the high human population of Hong Kong and intensive agriculture, approximately 100 km² are forested, primarily in reserve forests, on steep hillsides, and around water reservoirs.