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Friday, March 23, 1973
DEEP BAY MARSHES OUT OF BOUNDS FOR HUNTERS
A considerable part of the Mai Po Marshes at Deep Bay, which is
generally considered one of Hong Kong's most important wetland bird habitas,
has been declared a prohibited area for hunting.
An order to this effect has been made by the Governor, under the
Wild Birds and Mammals Protection Ordinance, and was published in today's
Gazette.
The order has the effect of prohibiting hunting and the carrying of
firearms (other than along a road) in the part of the Mai Po Marshes.
A spokesman for the Agriculture and Fisheries Department said today:
"The action is taken on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee for
Recreational Development and Nature Conservation in the New Territories.
will be welcome by conservationists."
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The map showing the extent of the area concerned can be seen in any
District Office in the New Territories and the Land Office, Victoria, he added.
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