「喇叭仔」手記 – 做個愛自然「營」人
喜歡露營的朋友對於山野無痕(Leave No Trace)一定不陌生，除了自己垃圾自己帶走之外，避免在山野造成破壞影響他人的體驗都是重要的一環。
喇叭仔近日上山露營時發現許多山友都喜歡就地起營火，真的令喇叭仔的心頓時起了一團熊熊烈火！香港每年都發生近百宗山火，大都是人為所致。雖然營火的確能為露營的體驗營造一種獨特的氣氛，但在香港的郊野公園範圍內，除了指定的燒烤場和營地之外，於其他地點隨意生火都屬於違法。各位山友喜歡露營都旨在可以享受大自然，隨處生火不單破壞大自然，更會增加發生山火的機會，為自己和他人帶來危險。即使是在指定地點生火，也緊記確定完全撲滅火種才離開，否則火種也有機會死灰復燃，引致山火。
其實三五知己能夠一同去露營，不一定要生火才做到「圍爐取暖」的。躺在草地上聆聽自然的聲音，享受著漫天星宿，天南地北說一番不也是人生一大樂事嗎？聽喇叭仔的話，露營時勿燒草地，做個愛自然的好青年吧！
Note from Megaphone – Be a Nature-Friendly Camper
Camping has become a popular activity in Hong Kong, especially under the pandemic. Bringing away your own litter is not a new concept to many campers. Under Leave No Trace principles, equally important is the need to be considerate to other visitors and to avoid causing damage to the environment.
Recently, Megaphone was upset to see many campers start campfires on the hill while camping. Every year, more than 100 hillfire cases are reported, and almost all are caused by human negligence. Although campfires can build a unique experience for campers, it is illegal to light a fire in Hong Kong country parks except in designated barbeque areas or campsites. Lighting a fire illegally not only vandalizes natural features, but can also cause danger to oneself and others. Even when starting fire at a designated area, it’s important to ensure the fire is completely extinguished before you leave to avoid the chances of it turning into a hill fire.
Instead of having campfires, Megaphone suggests campers enjoy nature by lying on the greens, admiring the stars in the sky and share these wonderful moments with friends. Let’s love our nature and be a responsible camper!
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