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... first time in 1999 with a view to conserving fisheries resources and promoting sustainable development of the fishing industry. A Working Group on the Fishing Moratorium, chaired by the AFCD and including fishermen and other government departments concerned, was set up to co-ordinate measures to help...

... family has to surrender its pet for any reason, it can contact the department's animal management centres for assistance by calling the department's hotline at 1823. End   ...

... farms and poultry markets in December 2002 and January 2003 before the mandatory vaccination programme. "Nonetheless, vaccination is by no means the panacea for the avian influenza problem. It is therefore prudent that we should maintain our existing multiple-pronged approach, biosecurity...

... these species are exempted from the licensing requirements to facilitate legitimate trade without compromising Hong Kong's obligations under CITES. "Nevertheless, the import and export of these species will still require licences issued by the Director of Agriculture...

.... "The Board has also promulgated a Code of Practice for registered veterinary surgeons to follow. The Code provides guidance on professional conduct and discipline. Any violation may result in inquiries and possible disciplinary action by the VSB," he said. The...

...-effectiveness of releasing smaller size green grouper fingerlings and see whether some rare and high-valued species such as high-finned grouper can be reintroduced into Hong Kong waters by restocking. Pre-release surveys have been conducted to collect the baseline data...

... Marine Parks Authority on or before February 15. Successful applicants will be notified by post before March 1.   ...

... management of the Hong Kong Wetland Park. A department spokesman said today (December 24) that parties with relevant experience and expertise could make submissions by noon on March 11, 2005. The required services of the contract broadly cover five areas - exhibition management, facilities...

... ordinance were submitted to the Legislative Council. He said the department would take into account the views of the entire fishing community in the consultation, including theirs. He pledged that necessary support would be given to the fishermen to minimise any adverse impact caused by...

... be obtained in advance from the AFCD. The control applies to tourist items as well. Any person found guilty of importing, exporting or possessing any endangered species, without a licence issued by the AFCD, is liable to a maximum fine of $5 million, imprisonment for two years and mandatory...