The Government today (September 30) announced the appointments to the Endangered Species Advisory Committee (ESAC) for the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2024.

     The ESAC was established in accordance with the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586) to advise the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation on the administration of the ordinance.

     The following members will serve in the new term:

Professor Wong Kam-bo (Chairman)
Mr Chan Chun-pang
Ms Angela Chan Nga-chi
Ms Chiang Mei-ling
Ms Rose Ko Lai-fong
Dr David Lau Tai-wai
Dr Michelle Law Man-suet
Dr Xoni Ma Kwan-ki
Dr Simon Sin Yung-wa
Dr Sung Yik-hei
Mr Matthew Wong Yin-shun
Mr Yang Jianhuan
Ms Fanny Yeung Shuk-fun
Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation with Deputy Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation as alternate member
Commissioner of Customs and Excise with Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Excise (Boundary and Ports) as alternate member
Assistant Director of Environmental Protection (Nature Conservation) with Senior Administrative Officer (Nature Conservation) as alternate member
Assistant Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (Conservation)

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department expresses its gratitude for the service and valuable contributions of the outgoing members, Mr Ken Chang Kin-ming, Ms Colleen Chiu Yuk-lin, Mr Ricky Leung Lak-kee and Professor Winnie So Wing-mui.

Ends/Friday, September 30, 2022
Issued at HKT 14:35

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