Yan Chau (印洲) is an islet in the North District in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is located within Double Haven.
Conservation
editYan Chau is part of the Double Haven Special Area (印洲塘特別地區) that covers 0.8 hectares (2.0 acres) and was designated in 2011.[1] The special area includes the islets Pak Ka Chau, Yan Chau (both within Double Haven) as well as the islet of Ap Lo Chun and a part of Ap Chau (both within Crooked Harbour).[2] The geology of the area is characterised by sedimentary rocks of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.[3]
References
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- ^ "Country Parks & Special Areas". Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
- ^ "Double Haven and Others (Special Areas) Order 2010" (PDF). Legislative Council of Hong Kong[clarification needed]. 20 October 2010.
- ^ "Five geologically important sites designated as special areas". Government Information Services. 31 December 2010.
22°31′35″N 114°17′16″E / 22.52631°N 114.28786°E
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