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"Applicants will be informed of the results before the end of March," he added.
Selected members will serve for one year and the Group will hold at least two meetings annually.
For further enquiries, please telephone 2733 7772.
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Trial scheme for cycling in country parks
The Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD) will start a six-month trial scheme from next Monday (February 24) to allow cycling in some country park areas under a permit system.
Making the announcement today (Friday), AFD's Senior Country Parks Officer, Mr Lai Ching-wai said two areas would be covered under the scheme. These two areas are Sai Kung West Country Park (Wan Tsai Extension) and the catchment area from Tung Chung Road to Kau Ling Chung in Lantau South Country Park.
Mr Lai pointed out that cycling by people with valid permits would be allowed for a period of six months in these two areas.
Any person interested in cycling in these areas is required to apply for a permit from the Director of Agriculture and Fisheries. The application, in the form of a letter, should be addressed to the Director at Canton Road Government Offices, 14/F, 393 Canton Road, Kowloon or by fax 2311 3731.
"The department will not accept any group applications nor applicants under the age of 12," he said, adding that applicants aged between 12 and 18 should seek endorsement from their parents or guardians on their application letters. No permit fee will be charged.
Furthermore, permittees should observe the code of practice for cyclists and comply with the safety equipment requirement including ANSI or similar standard helmet, colourful jerseys, suitable shoes, sturdily built bike with effective braking system, horn or bell and tyre of not less than 4.5 cm in width.