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... extent of the areas affected is described in two notices of authorisation published in the Government Gazette today (July 27). A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said the works are scheduled to commence in September this year and to be completed by...

... which are frequented by turtles. "When researchers or conservationists in other parts of the world see a turtle tagged with Hong Kong identity, they will inform us, thus making it possible for us to learn about the migratory route and size of the locally hatched Green Turtles. The more we know...

... fisheries management proposals to promote sustainable development of the local fishing industry. Priority will be given to setting up a fishing licence system and designating two Fisheries Protection Areas, the department said, before considering an annual territory-wide closed season for fishing...

... in 1995 and subsequently revised in 1997 to cover fishing vessels of not less than 20 metres in length or with an engine power of not less than 200 horsepower, habitually engaged in fishing outside Hong Kong waters for three days or more at a time. The deckhand scheme enables the smooth operation...

... Grey Heron tested positive for H5N1 virus Thursday, December 13, 2007 A Grey Heron found in Lok Ma Chau was tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (December 13). The Grey Heron was found sick and...

... Carcasses of a goose and two ducks tested positive for H5 virusSaturday, January 31, 2009 Preliminary testing of a dead goose and two dead ducks found in Sha Lo Wan, Lantau has indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department...

... Feral pigeon tested positive for H5 virusWednesday, April 29, 2009 Under the present avian influenza surveillance programme on dead wild birds, preliminary testing of a dead feral pigeon found in Tuen Mun has indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture...

... Oriental Magpie Robin tested for H5 virus Thursday, December 31, 2009 Preliminary testing of a dead Oriental Magpie Robin found in Hok Tau, Pat Sin Leng had indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said...

... Chicken carcass found in Lantau confirmed positive for H5 virus Wednesday, December 22, 2010 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (December 22) that a chicken carcass found in Sha Lo Wan, Lantau, was confirmed to be H5 positive after a series...

... Kong mobile fishing vessel matters today (June 29).The Arrangement was signed by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Dr Leung Siu-fai, and the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Fisheries, Mr Liu Xinzhong, and witnessed by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, and Vice...