Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Annual Report 2006-2007

Overview

The main objectives of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department are –

-       facilitating agricultural and fisheries production and improving productivity;
-       managing government fresh food wholesale markets;
-       conserving flora, fauna and natural habitats;
-       managing country parks, special areas, marine parks and marine reserves;
-       protecting endangered species;
-       protecting animal welfare; and
-       controlling animal and plant diseases.

In addition to the overall administration by the Director and the Deputy Director, the Department is organised into the following five functional branches –

-       Agriculture Branch;
-       Fisheries Branch;
-       Inspection and Quarantine Branch;
-       Conservation Branch; and
-       Country and Marine Parks Branch

The following chapters set out the work of these branches.