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... (AFD) said: " Ma Shi Chau Special Area is designated as the territory's 15th special area because its geological and ecological features are of high conservation and education value. "This special area will now be managed by the Country and Marine Parks Authority and conserved and protected under the...

... bio-security measures for local duck farms by requiring the farms to provide bird-proof facilities. A department spokesman said today (November 2) that the new requirement formed part of the licence conditions for the three existing duck farms in the northern part of the New Territories. "To...

... in the territory. Board members were briefed at a board meeting yesterday the initial findings of studies of potential marine parks at Ping Chau, Southwest Lantau, South Lamma and Shelter Island Area. A spokesman for the board said the studies, carried out by four local tertiary institutes...

... affected by the red tide. The spokesman said red tide was a natural phenomenon and AFD had already set up a pro-active and comprehensive phytoplankton monitoring system last year.   ...

...) said today (February 4), adding that further confirmatory tests are being conducted. The bird was collected by AFCD staff in Yuen Tun Village, Tsing Lung Tau following a public referral on February 2. Appearing sick at the time, it was transferred to the department...

... (AFCD) said today (February 18), adding that further confirmatory tests are being conducted. The carcass was collected by AFCD staff at the junction of Boundary Street and Flower Market Path following a public referral on February 17. AFCD staff inspected stalls in...

... grant as specified in the package approved by the Legislative Council Finance Committee on April 28 this year. Under the approved package, an ex-gratia payment will be given to eligible pig farmers who voluntarily surrender their Livestock Keeping Licences and cease rearing pigs permanently. In addition...

... of the market to combat the landing and distribution of freshwater fish without health certificates and other crimes there. The measures will be extended shortly to other wholesale markets supervised by the AFCD. Ends   ...

... Heavier penalty for animal cruelty offences approvedWednesday, December 6, 2006 The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill 2006 was passed by the Legislative Council today (December 6), imposing a heavier penalty on animal cruelty offences to serve a stronger deterrent effect. Under...

... personal data as revealed by the initial investigation. We have reported the case to the Police and other related units for further investigation. We will liaise with them closely."Meanwhile, application forms for annual pass to the park, advance group ticket booking and school programmes can be downloaded...