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... GAP_COP5_E GOOD AGRICULTRAL PRACTICES FOR CROP PRODUCTION CODE OF PRACTICE 5 About “GAP- CROP” The GAP-CROP provides guidelines on local sustainable production of safe, healthy vegetables and fruits. It focuses on reducing the risk of chemical contamination (e.g. by pes- ticide and heavy metal) at...

...New record of Dragonfly Species to Hong Kong: Cratilla lineata (Brauer, 1878) A dragonfly species new to Hong Kong, Cratilla lineata (Emerald-banded Skimmer; Libellulidae), has recently been recorded by an AFCD staff in Eastern New Territories. On 8th July 2023, the AFCD field staff observed a male...

... Study on the Development of the WCPs System, commissioned by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) in August 2022, had reviewed the ecological conditions, land use and planning matters, aquaculture activities, eco-education and recreation facilities, etc, in the proposed areas of...

... be made in due course. Applicants for importing cats and dogs from Group IIIA countries/places should ensure that the requirements are met and provide relevant proof to the AFCD, including that the animals must be implanted with a conforming microchip, accompanied by valid vaccination certificates...

... traditional operation regime by conducting drain-down after harvest to provide suitable feeding opportunities for waterbirds on small fish with minimal economic values. In addition, bird surveys are conducted to provide up-to-date ecological information of the fishpond habitats. Public education programmes e...

... gland necrosis. c/ Although Perkinsus olseni and P. altanticus are now considered conspecific, they may have different host species in different regions, and countries are encouraged to provide epidemiological comments where either of these occur. * OIE notifiable diseases Prepared by : a/ Please use...

.... Members of the public can learn more about the history and ecology of the country parks to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The Roving Exhibition will showcase the milestones of country parks since their establishment. Photos taken in country parks by noted photographers, including Wandering...

... different stakeholder groups and to emphasise that without wetlands there would be no water.Wetlands play a major role in the availability and quality of water. They are integral components in the hydrological cycle and contain much of the water utilised by humans. The wise use of wetlands is essential for...

... THE FACTS – Marine Parks and Marine Reserve  MARINE PARKS Hong Kong is surrounded by sea with a total sea area of about 1 640 km2. It lies within the subtropical region on the north of South China Sea and is influenced by the estuary of Pearl River in the west. In the east, Hong Kong is...

... 4:3; file size must be less than 3 MB); • Photocopy of the documentary evidence showing that the ivory meets the definition of antique ivory, such as a qualified appraisal, other method that documents the age of the ivory by establishing the provenance of the article, or results of tests using...