Tai Mo Shan Country Park
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![Native Forests/Plants: Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, bees and butterflies, and help the cycle of life stay in balance. May include a master gardener, permaculturalist or horticulturalist or information center. Native Forests/Plants](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
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![Natural Corridor/Greenway: Often follows along a river or streambed, ravine or steep hill, disused rail bed or roadway. May indicate a wildlife corridor for land animals that is left in a natural state, with native plants to shelter them. Often have paths for running, cycling, skating, etc. Natural Corridor/Greenway](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_66.gif)
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![Camping: Area set aside for sleeping outdoors, using tents or other camping equipment. Care is needed not to destroy the surrounding vegetation, waterways, habitat or wilderness. Camping](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_104.gif)
Overview
Standing 957 metres, Tai Mo Shan is Hong Kong's highest peak. Enveloping this massif is 1,440 hectares of natural territory, designated as the Tai Mo Shan Country Park. Established in 1979, the park borders Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve in the east and Shing Mun Country Park in the south. To the west is Route Twisk and Tai Lam Country Park just beyond the highway. To the north is the old valley of Lam Tsuen.The highest peak of Hong Kong is pure volcanic rock. The southern, western and southwestern valleys are characterized by heavy deposits of alluvial soil. Given the high altitude and climatic adversities, these uplands are generally infertile. As a result, most parts of Tai Mo Shan Country Park are grass slopes, with limited forests only in the foothills.
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Tai Mo Shan Country Park
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