Environment and Conservation Fund – Exploring Urban Trees and Biodiversity - Tertiary Student Training Program

Funded by: Environment and Conservation Fund

Organizer: ISA Hong Kong Chapter

Trees are vital resources in our city. They provide important functions such as shade, temperature regulation, air purification, and beautifying our environment. Beyond these, trees play a crucial role in providing food, living space, and breeding grounds for various organisms. Trees are intricately linked with biodiversity, bringing vitality and vibrancy to our urban landscape.

Exploring Urban Trees and Biodiversity - Tertiary Student Training Program: Through comprehensive training, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of Hong Kong's urban trees and explore the vital relationships between trees and other organisms. They will also have the opportunity to become ambassadors, promoting the importance of trees, inspiring the public to appreciate biodiversity, and jointly safeguarding our green treasures.

• Classroom & Outdoor Training; Assessment

• Voluntary Services: Public Promotion

Poster: https://bit.ly/ISAHK_UrbanTree_Biodiversity_Amb_flyer

Target: Tertiary Students (No restrictions on major; priorities will be given to students in tree management and environment-related fields)

Quota: 20

Fee: Free of charge

Enrollment: https://bit.ly/ISAHK_UrbanTree_Biodiversity_Amb

Enrollment Deadline: 5/2/2026

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Training Details

15/2/2026 (Sun) 10:00 - 17:30 Indoor Training (I) (II) & Assessment:

• Roles of trees in city and biodiversity, tree biology, identification of common trees and tree-related organisms, interpretation knowledge and skills, assessment

28/2/2026 (Sat) 09:30 - 12:30 Outdoor Training I:

• Tree biology, identification of common trees and tree-related organisms, and guided tour demonstration

1/3/2026 (Sun) 09:30 - 12:30 Outdoor Training II:

• Practice of tree identification and conducting guided tour

  
  

[ The training materials will be in Chinese and the training will be conducted in Cantonese supplemented with English. ]

*Participants who complete the training and pass the assessment will become ambassadors, promoting tree and ecological conservation to the public.

**Ambassadors who fulfill the service requirements will be awarded a certificate.

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• The organizer will send a confirmation email to successful applicants on 6/2/2026.

• Details of the outdoor training will be announced on the date of indoor training.

Enquiry

ISA Hong Kong Chapter

Email: info@isahongkong.org

Tel: 3757 8079

WhatsApp: 5596 8496