Civic Exchange aims to utilise the adaptive governance approach to inspire country parks authorities to engage stakeholders more, and adopt an adaptive framework that helps to coordinate the broad societal goals into the management of country parks. This paper outlines broad themes that must be addressed in the transition towards an adaptive approach to country park management. Through discussions about these themes, this paper may serve as guidance for reviewing and improving parks management, to facilitate a more equitable balance between ecological conservation and user recreation for Hong Kong’s country parks. [Download full paper]