The Foundation submitted its formal comments on the EIA report of the proposed columbarium project at Sha Lo Tung, alongside some 300 submissions by members of the public, many of which were the results of the “write-a-letter” campaign.
2012年6月19日
香港鄉郊基金就「沙螺洞骨灰龕」環評報告提交書面意見，另外公眾人士也提交了約300份意見書，「一人一信」運動發揮了很大作用。
June 2012
The Foundation initiated the formation of an alliance of eleven concerned groups, to prompt the government to do the right things for Sha Lo Tung. A “write-a-letter” campaign was launched by the alliance, urging the public to send comments on the EIA report of the columbarium project, pointing out its problems and objecting to the project.
2012年6月
香港鄉郊基金發起由11個關注組織匯合的聯盟，敦促政府為沙螺洞採取正確行動， 聯盟發起「一人一信」運動，呼籲公眾對「沙螺洞骨灰龕項目」的環評報告，提交回應意見，指出問題所在和反對該項目。
| 13 June 2012
A joint press conference was held by the Alliance, to bring the Sha Lo Tung subject, especially the ecologically damaging columbarium project, to the attention of the public. A joint statement to the government calling for the shelving of the project was issued and sent to relevant government officials. |
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| 2012年6月13日
關注沙螺洞的聯盟舉行新聞發佈會，令公眾注意沙螺洞的問題，特別是「骨灰龕項目」對生態的破壞，又送一份聯合聲明給有關官員，要求擱置該項目 |
Following the publication of the revised Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA) of the Sha Lo Tung columbarium project, a briefing was given to green groups and concerned policy organizations about the latest developments.
2012年6月4日
環保署公開諮詢修訂後的「 沙螺洞骨灰龕項目」環境評估報告（環評報告）後，就最新事件發展，基金為環保團體和政策關注組織安排了沙螺洞簡佈會。
A letter was sent to the private company which owned land in Sha Lo Tung, prompting them to drop the columbarium project in favour of an alternative viz. value-for-value non in-situ land exchange, which would avoid environmental damage to Sha Lo Tung.
2012年5月29日
致函擁有沙螺洞土地業權的私人公司， 敦促擱置骨灰龕項目及接納等價非原址換地方案，以免破壞沙螺洞的環境。
Board Chairman Sir David and board member Ruy Barretto paid a site visit to Sha Lo Tung.
2012年5月29日
主席鍾逸傑爵士與董事局成員白理桃到沙螺洞實地考察。
Site Selection Committee members paid a study visit to Tai Long Sai Wan.
2012年4月30日
基金選址委員會成員到大浪西灣考察。
The Foundation sent letters to relevant government departments, to report breaches at the privately owned site at Tai Long Sai Wan. The incorporation of Tai Long Sai Wan into Sai Kung East Country Park was also recommended.
2012年4月20日
基金向多個有關政府部門發信，指出大浪西灣一塊私人土地上的違法情況，又建議將大浪西灣納入西貢東郊野公園。
The Foundation organized a workshop jointly with Produce Green Foundation, to start serious discussions among potential settlers/farmers interested in Lai Chi Wo. Senior village representatives attended, which reflected their interest in the concept of re-vitalizing Lai Chi Wo. The workshop revealed that it would be a very complex project with multiple dimensions.
2012年4月19日
基金和綠田園聯合舉辦工作坊，與有興趣定居荔枝窩或務農之人士認真地探討，資深村代表也参與重建茘枝窩的概念。經此工作坊，大家認識到計劃涉及多個範籌，將會十分複雜。
