Hong Kong Newt Roadkill Surveyor

Every year in early springs, Hong Kong newt carcasses are found on concrete roads. The situation arises because the newts are unfortunately run over by motor vehicles when they migrate from stream to forest, causing roadkill. The heartbreaking discovery of over one hundred Hong Kong newt carcasses on Fei Ngo Shan Road last year has inspired the crowdfunding project to call for public attention to address the human-wildlife conflict issue.

As spring comes, the Hong Kong newts are again on their ways to forest and tragic roadkill incidents are likely to happen all over again. We hope that this program can gather your efforts and contribute to conservation of Hong Kong newts. 

Through systematic surveys, the Program aims to:

• Collect data to identify roadkill peak period and compare the roadkill pattern across hotspots
• Provide wildlife survey training and hands-on opportunities for interested individuals 
• Promote citizen science practice via using mobile application
• Raise public awareness on the roadkill issue of Hong Kong newts
• Provide scientific data to facilitate the development of roadkill mitigation measure

Roadkill Survey

• Period : 18 March - 28 April 2024 (6 weeks)
• Sites: Kowloon Peak (飛鵝山), Mui Tsz Lam (梅子林), Chuen Long (川龍), Pak Ngau Shek (白牛石)
• Duration: 2 - 3 hours each survey
• Assignment: Two participants in each survey. Weekly roster will be pre-assigned based on the availability and preferences of participants. Ad-hoc surveys will be added in case of certain weather conditions (multiple raining)

To Be Continued

• Speed Limits and Warning Signs
• Wildlife Overpasses and Underpasses
• Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Restoration
• Public Awareness and Education
• Wildlife Monitoring and Research