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... AFCD officers were deployed to the scene for investigation and they seized 35 green sea turtles and a hawksbill turtle.All the sea turtles were sent to Ocean Park Hong Kong for observation and detailed veterinary assessment. Follow-up investigation by the AFCD is ongoing.An AFCD spokesman said that all...

... Another faecal dropping from Mai Po Nature Reserve tests positive for H5N6 virusThursday, December 8, 2016 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) was notified by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) that one more faecal dropping sample taken from Mai Po...

... AFCD issues summons against proprietor and operator of art and craft shop for illegal possession of post-ban ivory for commercial purposesFriday, February 17, 2017 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (February 17) issued summonses against the proprietor and...

... suspected of engaging in illegal fishing in Hong Kong waters near Shek Ngau Chau. AFCD officers intercepted a Mainland fishing vessel suspected to be carrying out illegal fishing by gill net in the above-mentioned waters at about 11am on November 16 for investigation. Some fishing gear was seized on board...

... in Wong Nai Tun, Yuen Long. All disposed pigs were sent to New Territories West and New Territories North landfills for dumping according to established procedures." The spokesman noted that thorough cleansing and disinfection had been conducted on the farm. The AFCD will continue to closely monitor...

...Legend of file format: Adobe Acrobat e-Form   Technical support and training Financial assistance Co-operative for American Relief Everywhere Loan Fund A fund established in 1957 to make short-term loans to fishermen. Objectives : Loan may be granted for : the repair, replacement or provision of...

... Anti-epidemic Fund to local hamster selling pet shops. An AFCD spokesman said, "The application for the above ex-gratia payment has started since January 29. As of today, the AFCD has received a total of 29 applications and 17 of them have been approved. Ex-gratia payments by crossed cheques are being...

... Only) SFDF-0006 Auditor’s Report SFDF-0008 Fisheries-related Eco-tour Guide Training Programme for Fishermen (North-eastern Waters) SFDF-0008 Final Report (in Traditional Chinese Only) SFDF-0008 Auditor’s Report SFDF-0013 Hatchery Seed Production for Sustainable Oyster Aquaculture in Hong...

... flora and fauna, such as anti-poaching or anti-smuggling of wild animals and plants and preventing the over-exploitation of wildlife resources. "A champion, first and second runners-up and 10 outstanding awards will be selected for each category. An award for active participation will be given to the...

... foolproof way to distinguish the two is to know all snake species well.   Unless they are disturbed or defending their territories, under normal circumstances snakes do not actively attack or remain close to people. NEVER attempt to catch a snake to avoid being bitten. For any incident of snakebite, please...