"Tree Planting Challenge" is a unique environmental activity that combines tree-planting, hiking and a challenge of self-endurance. We invite all nature lovers to experience the challenge of tree-planting work and spread the message to "Save Trees, Conserve Nature".

Theme of 2011: Plant a Wish for a Better Climate!

Forests and climate are closely linked. Facing the global climate change, this year’s "Tree-planting Challenge" specially set the theme as "Plant a Wish for a Better Climate". Through participating in the tree planting event, you are alert of the impact of climate change. Let’s take action to reduce our carbon footprint in alleviating global warming.

Friends of the Earth + YOU join hands and take action in:
(1) Planting 10,000 seedlings. When the trees grow up, they can help modulate the climate
(2) Trying best to reduce carbon emission during the event to make the "Tree-planting Challenge 2011" become "carbon neutral"
(3) Supporting low carbon lifestyle! We cannot fight against the worsening climate change problem through only one tree-planting activity. Our planet needs your long-term commitment in environmental-friendly living.
 
 
To plant a designated number of seedlings and complete an approximate distance of 13 km on a designated hiking course within 6 hours
To carry seedlings & planting tools from Seedling Distribution Point uphill, and to dig pits and plant trees at a designated site

  17 April 2011 (Sunday)
   
  (Starting Point) Twisk Campsite, Tai Lam Country Park →
(Planting Site) Shek Lung Kung (Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail) →
(Via) Tin Fu Tsai →
(Finishing Point) Tai Tong Barbacue Area Site 6
   
  Please download "Route Map" and "Suggested Route for Pre-Event Visit"
* For transportation details, please visit here.
   
  Total length of the route is 13.6km
   
 

(On the scale from * to *****, where * is the easiest)

In general:2 Stars
(please note, there are several up-and-down slopes. Certain physical strength is required.)
Planting site - slope:3 to 3.5 Stars (Approximately 25 mins uphill walk from Seedling Distribution Point to the entrance of planting site)

   
 
Category
No. of Participants
Minimum Donation
Age Limit
Minimum No. of Trees to be Planted#
Youth Team Team of 4 HK$500/Team 15 to 17 30
Open Team HK$3,600/Team 18 or above 50
Exploration Team^ 15 or above 30
Individual Session 1 HK$900/Person 18 or above 10
Corporate Charity Team Team of 4 Please contact us on 2528-5588 for further details. 18 or above 30/50

^ Please note that Exploration Team is mainly for new participants to join the event from easier level. There is no "Outstanding Tree-planting Award" in Exploration category, while teams / participants who can complete the mission will be presented with Certificate of Achievement.

* The Minimum donation will be used for site preparation, seedling purchase and 3-year maintenance of the woodland.
# Figure for reference: weight of 12 seedlings is approx. 8 kg
As a Youth Team, ALL 4 members must be of age 15-17. Qualified Date of Birth: 18 April 1993 – 17 April 1996.
Exploration / Open Team: Team with 4 students from full-time secondary schools can apply for a reduction in minimum donation to HK$500 per team. Please contact the Organizer at 2528 5588 for application. After obtaining approval, please attach copies of student identity card and HKID card of ALL members when submitting the minimum donation. Limited quota offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
We welcome your additional donations on top of the minimum amount so as to support the environmental education outreach programmes of Friends of the Earth (HK).
   
 
700 (Limited quota, First come first serve)
   
 
25 March 2011 (Postal application based on postmark; online application closed at 6pm)
   
 

Friends of the Earth (HK)
Tel: 2528-5588
email: tpc@foe.org.hk
Website: www.foe.org.hk