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... history and scenic beauty of Mui Wo, the book also records valuable interviews with Mui Wo personages who reveal stories about the origin and the lives of indigenous villagers. "Islands Series – Mui Wo" is now available at major bookstores for $40. In addition, the AFCD introduced a new iPhone...

... and awareness of wise use of geoheritage for sustainable development. Global networking is also important to the revalidation of Hong Kong Global Geopark in 2015," a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said.Located in the north-east Aegean Sea, the Lesvos Global...

... by members of the public at Discovery Bay on Lantau Island, Hok Tsui Wan, Tin Wan and West Lamma Channel from June 3 to 5. Except for the red tides at Stanley Main Beach, South Bay Beach, Deep Water Bay Beach, Chung Hom Kok Beach, Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Tseung Kwan...

... Appointments to Country and Marine Parks Board Friday, August 28, 2015 The Government today (August 28) announced appointments to the Country and Marine Parks Board (CMPB) for a period of two years with effect from September 1, 2015. The CMPB was established in accordance with the Country...

... Great egret tests positive for H5N6 virusTuesday, January 5, 2016 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (January 5) that a dead great egret found in Diamond Hill, Wong Tai Sin, was confirmed to be H5N6 positive after laboratory testing.The dead bird was found...

... enhancing the biodiversity of the tree planting sites, all the seedlings for the tree planting activities are local species raised in the AFCD's tree nursery at Tai Tong, Yuen Long. In addition to tree planting activities involving the public and various organisations, country park staff also plant trees on...

... International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. "With experts from various law enforcement departments, the Task Force serves as a platform that facilitates communication and co-operation for combating wildlife crimes, in particular those with serious and organised crime elements. It...

... Marine Police in the southern waters of Hong Kong last night (November 30).At about 9pm last night, AFCD officers and the Marine Police patrolling in the waters south of Cheung Chau found a hang trawl fishing vessel suspected to be trawling there. They signaled the vessel to stop for an inspection...

... keeping marine environment clean. "Sharp Island is a popular diving site for coral viewing in Hong Kong. Through the coastal clean-up activity, we hope divers and people participating in water sports will be personally involved in keeping the sea clean and appreciate the importance of protecting the...

... hour to one and half hours including an uphill walk. Details of the activities and registration points are available on the AFCD's website: www.natureintouch.gov.hk/outdoor/activity/nit_2011/0/745. Seedlings for the tree planting activities were raised in the AFCD's tree nursery at Tai Tong, Yuen Long...