Press Releases

Contents   23-12-99 : New quarantine system for imported cattle 20-12-99 : Public reminded not to bring back endangered species 17-12-99 : Four red tide sightings reported 06-12-99 : Regional CITES enforcement training seminar held in HK 03-12-99 : Red tide sighting in Sai Kung 26-11-99 : Stringent control to curb destructive fishing practices 26-11-99 : Red tide sighting in Hong Kong waters 20-11-99 : Hiking Festival 2000 kicks off 19-11-99 : Red tide sighting at Tolo Harbour 19-11-99 : Stepping up inspection of dog licences 27-10-99 : Seminars on endangered species trading 20-10-99 : Hale and hearty into the next century 05-10-99 : Serving for green-tour options 24-09-99 : Parks board briefed on proposed development strategies 22-09-99 : Public urged to observe fire safety 19-09-99 : Joining hands to protect local marine environment 13-09-99 : Safety hints for hikers 20-08-99 : Red tide sighting off Lantau Island 17-08-99 : Artificial reefs deployment at Yan Chau Tong Marine Park 30-07-99 : Stepping up protection of green turtles 30-07-99 : Feeding of monkeys prohibited 28-07-99 : Parks board endorses potential marine parks priority 23-07-99 : Red tide sighting at Yim Tin Tsai 15-07-99 : Public consultation on artificial reef deployment 12-07-99 : Liaison group to improve country parks services 08-07-99 : Reward scheme for endangered species protection 30-06-99 : Safety hints for summer hikers 29-06-99 : Better equipped to protect the natural habitat 25-06-99 : Stricter control to protect endangered species 24-06-99 : Protection of live coral 19-06-99 : Stricter controls on dangerous dogs 19-06-99 : Temporary closure of visitor centre 11-06-99 : Fishermen deckhands scheme revised 07-06-99 : Scholarships for agriculture and fisheries studies 29-05-99 : Government welcomes recommendations of red tide study 18-05-99 : Heavy penalty for illegal possession of endangered species 09-04-99 : Ma Shi Chau Special Area designates 26-03-99 : Monitoring and segregation policy for birds essential 25-03-99 : Parks board briefed on Lantau north-south link 24-03-99 : More endangered species to be protected 13-03-99 : Public urged to plant trees in country parks 05-03-99 : Red tide monitoring system improved 25-02-99 : Traders fined for possession of shahstoosh 10-02-99 : Marine parks guided tours for teachers 22-01-99 : More country parks cycling trails open under permit system 08-01-99 : Veterinary surgeons registered under new system