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"These include the formulation and implementation of a planning strategy to promote the conservation of the wetlands within the territory and the development of a management plan and the provision of adequate wardening for the Ramsar Site," he said.
He added that the Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD) had commissioned a nine-month consultancy study in May to develop a conservation strategy and management plan for the site.
"The purpose of this workshop, being part of the study, is to promote a better understanding amongst ourselves of the conservation of the Ramsar Site and to provide opportunities for participants to share experience and discuss ideas," he said.
Dr Lee also thanked the counterpart departments of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the Ramsar Bureau, Wetlands International, World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (WWFHK) and the department's consultant for their contribution to the workshop.
Major presenters of the function included Director General of the Ministry of Forestry, PRC, Mr Zhen Rende; Ramsar Bureau Senior Policy Advisor, Mr Mike Smart; Wetlands International Technical Programme Director, Mr Mike Ounsted, co- ordinators Mr Chen Kelin and Dr Taej Mundkur, WWFHK Executive Director, Mr David Melville and an AFD assistant director Mr Frank Lau.
They gave talks on objectives of the Ramsar Convention, the implementation of the convention and related issues, the Ramsar Strategic Plan and relevant recommendations, as well as co-operation with Chinese authorities and agencies.
These were followed by discussion sessions which allowed participants to discuss issues related to the Site informally.
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