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AFD staff commended for outstanding performance

The Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Lawrence Lee, today (Monday) commended all the staff of his department's Country Parks Division for their outstanding performance in handling the recent Tai Tong Lychee Valley case.

Dr Lee gave the commendation at the department's annual prize presentations held at its headquarters this (Monday) morning.

He praised the country parks staff for their excellent job in the enforcement actions in November and December last year.

At the ceremony, Dr Lee also presented prizes to winners of the Departmental Staff Suggestions Scheme.

Two staff members of the Tai Tong Nursery, Mr Poon Wai-chi and Mr Lo Lai- tong, shared the top honour with their well-planned creation of a new method to grow seedlings. They were awarded a $6,000 cheque and a certificate of commendation.

Three members of the Aberdeen Country Park Management Centre (ACPMC) and a field officer of the Rabies Control Section emerged as the first and second runners-up. ACPMC's winning combination is the use of stone-like concrete slabs for site construction, while the Rabies Control Section officer's suggestion is the replacement of metal dog cages by fibreglass ones.

Other professional officers commended under the scheme today included a forestry officer, Dr Yeung Ka-ming and a fisheries officer, Mr David Cook. Dr Yeung was acknowledged for his thoughtful installation of a country park information system with interactive computer facilities, whereas Mr Cook was recognised for his various suggestions to promote the economic use of paper in the office.

Dr Lee thanked all those who had taken part in the scheme, adding that each winning suggestion was both-innovative and practical.

At today's ceremony, he also presented commendation certificates and prizes to winners of the Serving the Community poster design competition.

Seventy-one departmental members also received long and meritorious service certificates. They have chalked up a total of 1,558 years of service. Retirement souvenirs were also given to 26 staff members who have retired recently.

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