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... have been enriched by adding descriptions of families and genera as well as the corresponding dichotomous keys included in Flora of Hong Kong (English version 2007-2011 only) while maintaining a clear and simple website design. Meanwhile, the website also adopts a more user-friendly approach for...

... AFCD locates stranded whale in Tai OSaturday, November 30, 2024 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) received a report from the Police this afternoon (November 30) regarding a live cetacean stranding in Yi O waters on Lantau Island. By nightfall, the AFCD and the Ocean...

... Hong Kong, including Ma Wan, Lo Tik Wan, Sok Kwu Wan and Cheung Sha Wan fish culture zones. The red tide still persists, and no associated fish deaths have been reported as of today. A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide was formed by Phaeocystis globosa, which is commonly found in Hong...

... (Castanopsis fissa), Hong Kong Gordonia (Polyspora axillaris), Machilus (Machilus spp.), Schima (Schima superba) and Sweet Gum (Liquidambar formosana), etc.   Click here to learn more about the characteristics of major local tree species propagated by AFCD        Castanopsis (Castanopsis fissa...

... local level. The Government formulated a city-level BSAP for Hong Kong in 2016 to step up biodiversity conservation and support sustainable development. By formulating and implementing the BSAP, Hong Kong has all along been contributing to national and global efforts on biodiversity conservation. More...

... Turtles. The competition leads to the decline of the Reeves' Turtles in Hong Kong. Reeves' Turtle Red-eared Slider Illegal trapping Chinese Three-lined Box Turtle Due to the alleged medicinal effects, feng shui uses and rarity, Chinese Three-lined Box Turtle (Cuora trifasciata) is threatened by harvesting...

.... Generally, closing windows is an effective way to stop noise transmission. It may also be helpful if grass or bushes near your house are being cut short to reduce roosting site for cicadas. You should seek approval from land owner before the grass cutting work. Cicada is not attracted by light at night and...

... implemented by AFCD. Online Virtual Exhibition Period October 2020 - September 2021 Link http://hkmarinebiodiversity.com   Past Events Hong Kong Marine Biodiversity Roving Exhibition 2019Hong Kong Marine Biodiversity Roving Exhibition 2018Hong Kong Marine Biodiversity Roving Exhibition 2017...

... by the exporting country." Any person contravening the provisions is liable, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $100,000, one year's imprisonment and mandatory forfeiture of the specimens, the spokesman said. To remind travellers about the controls on importing orchids, the department has put up...

...New ordinance in force to protect endangered speciesFriday, December 1, 2006 The Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, Cap. 586, comes into force today (December 1), regulating the import, export, re-export or possession of endangered species by a licensing system. A...