Search Results

...Relief fund for farmers affected by Tropical Cyclone WiphaThursday, August 1, 2019 Local farmers who suffered serious losses caused by the Tropical Cyclone Wipha can register with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) from tomorrow (August 2) to August 12 for assistance from...

... Red tide sightedFriday, May 15, 2020 A red tide has been sighted over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (May 15). The red tide was spotted by staff of the Environmental Protection Department on May 12 at Silver Mine Bay Beach, Lantau Island. The red...

...Red tides sightedFriday, December 11, 2020 Two red tides have been sighted over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (December 11). The first red tide was spotted by a member of the public yesterday (December 10) at Hoi Ha Wan. The red tide has dissipated. The...

... Red tides sightedFriday, April 9, 2021 Two red tides have been sighted over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (April 9).The first red tide was spotted by staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department on April 5 at Silver Mine Bay Beach, Lantau...

... Red tides sightedFriday, May 14, 2021 Two red tides were sighted over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (May 14). The first red tide was spotted by staff of the Marine Department at Victoria Harbour from North Point Ferry Pier to Heng Fa Chuen on May 9...

... Pesticides Ordinance Cap.133 administered by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Only  antifouling paints which are registered pesticides may be imported, supplied and sold by licensed pesticide traders for use in Hong Kong. As for those antifouling paints not registered, they are...

... payments by crossed cheques are being posted to the successful applicants, involving payments of around $180,000. The department has expedited the processing of the applications such that disbursement of the ex-gratia payments can be made as soon as possible." A one-off ex-gratia payment of $5 000 is...

... working group said, "The red tides at the waters off Tsuen Wan West and the northern waters of Chek Lap Kok were formed by Noctiluca scintillans, while the other three red tides were formed by Heterosigma akashiwo. Noctiluca scintillans is non-toxic, while Heterosigma akashiwo might produce neurotoxins...

... biodiversity by members of the public.The HKBIH is a one-stop website providing information on local species and biodiversity to members of the public. The HKBIH is being developed in two phases. The first phase includes a Species Database, Multimedia Database, Platform for Education Programmes, and a series...

... production mode. Multi-storey plantation is not only clean and hygienic, it can also improve yield by making full use of space. Moreover, it is easy for operation and management. In this issue, we will introduce how Choi Sum is grown by adopting this cultivation method. Newsletter – December 2016 From the...