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... Lung Fu Shan designated as the 23rd country park Wednesday, December 16, 1998 Lung Fu Shan will be designated as the 23rd country park in Hong Kong following approval of the draft map by the Chief Executive in Council last month. A spokesman...

... for importation of live birds from countries or places unaffected by avian influenza. An AFCD spokesman said there was still a temporary suspension on imports from countries or places which had reported highly pathogenic avian influenza. "Under the existing import protocol, all live birds to...

..., including the one at Turtle Cove Beach on September 7, and at Hairpin beach and Stanley Main Beach the following day. Red flags were hoisted at these beaches until this morning when the red tides dissipated. The rest were observed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation...

... tide formed by Mesodinium rubrum was observed at Clear Water Bay, Tai Long Wan, Rocky Harbour and Port Shelter on November 24 by staff of Government Flying Service and the Regional Services Department. Red tide was also observed at seas off Southern Lantau near Soko Islands and at the southern waters...

... Ng Yeung-shing pointed out that coloured sweet pepper was suitable for cultivation in Hong Kong during the cooler months. He said: "Trial cultivation by AFD and a few selected farmers indicates that the variety is well-adapted to the environment of Hong Kong. "It has a long harvest duration of...

... Red tide sightedFriday, June 8, 2007 The red tide reported on May 31 in Ma Wan had spread over Hong Kong waters, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (June 8). The occurrence at Ma Wan reported by Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department staff on May 31 still...

... Central Library. The competition, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, aims to promote public awareness of the importance of conserving marine animals and their habitats through encouraging artistic expression of marine life. Speaking at the ceremony today, Dr Poon said...

... current efforts to combat smuggling of live animals and animal products. The two dogs, a two-year-and-six-month-old local Beagle Cross surrendered by its owner and a two-year-old Labrador from Australia, graduated today after completing their four to eight weeks of basic and operational training. In...

... Gourmet dishes inspired by Hong Kong National Geopark introduced Friday, July 16, 2010 The Hong Kong National Geopark offers visitors an enriching and refreshing experience with the introduction of geopark gourmet dishes. A major part of the geopark initiative is to connect geology and nature...

... fruits and vegetables. By interacting with the farmers, customers were able to learn more about the organic farms and produce in Hong Kong. The festival was jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Federation of Vegetable Marketing Co-operative Societies...