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... and the best scenic spots of Sai Kung. "The Shek O cycling track will have a new circular route between Wan Cham Shan and To Tei Wan as this will enable cyclists to have better access to public transport. "The track in Tai Lam Country Park has been modified by closing part of the track damaged...

... before shipment. "The birds must be examined by an official veterinarian and certified as free of evidence of infectious disease before shipment," he said. "On arrival in Hong Kong, birds from countries that had a previous history of avian influenza but have since been declared free by OIE (World...

... fishing vessels would be affected by the moratorium. The significant drop in oil prices since last year should have helped ease the pressure of production costs for fishermen. However, as the moratorium will be extended to other types of fishing vessels and lengthened by two weeks this year, it is...

... of the veterinary profession. "The number and complexity of complaints received by the VSB in recent years have grown markedly in tandem with the wider availability and utilisation of veterinary services. Under the current structure and modus operandi, the VSB is not well placed to cope with the...

... making an effort to contribute to the elimination of illegal poaching of elephants, noted Mr Wong.Mr Wong said, "With the support of the Endangered Species Advisory Committee, we shall commence disposal of the confiscated ivory in the government stockpile by incineration."Apart from retaining a very...

... dogs.A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said that the TNR programme was proposed by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and the Society for Abandoned Animals (SAA), which have been advocating the TNR concept. Under the TNR, stray dogs are...

... Watermelon Festival.The three varieties of organic watermelon, namely Yellow Orchid, Diana and Super Sweet Black Angel 168, were introduced from Thailand, Taiwan and Australia respectively by the AFCD in recent years. Being able to adapt well to the local summer climate and promising good yields of quality...

... has been deteriorating seriously, it has been closed from yesterday for the safety of users. The new section offers relatively flat re-routing and connects to the entry and exit of the closed part of the trail." The two sections were both designed and built by the AFCD with the assistance of...

.... "Animal" is currently defined as any horse, cattle, ass, mule, sheep, pig or goat. A spokesperson for the AFCD said, "The number of dogs and cats kept by the public has been increasing in recent years, and therefore the risk of dogs and cats getting injured in traffic accidents has also...

... an endangered species export licence issued by this Department. Applications for an endangered species export licence may be made at Counter No. 7 of the same office hall. For details, please contact the Endangered Species Protection Division...