「喇叭仔」手記 –聽樹
我們常說「自己垃圾自己帶走」，除了實體垃圾遺留在山徑之上，有沒有想過山上也有隱形的破壞呢？
相信不少山友都和喇叭仔一樣，平常坐車時都喜歡收聽電台節目、聽自己喜歡的歌曲，甚至觀看劇集。在行山的時候，就不少山友喜歡打開喇叭，播放音樂，大聲和唱以增添氣氛。雖然香港有不少出色的音樂人和歌手製作出悅耳的樂曲，但根據第208A章《郊野公園及特別地區規例》第12條 妨擾行為的防止1(G)，「任何人不得在郊野公園或特別地區內操作或奏玩任何樂器或其他器具(包括任何留聲機或無線電器具)，或以該等樂器或器具製造聲響，或唱歌或叫喊，致使任何其他人感到煩擾。」違者，即屬犯罪，可處第1級罰款及監禁3個月。
再者，即使撇除法例規管，大自然是很多野生動物的家園，也是每個人都可以休息和娛樂的地方。下一次，不妨細心聆聽野生物種的鳴叫，風聲、水聲，也是另一種享受呢！
“Bring Your Litter Home” is a well-known slogan, but have you thought about the other kinds of destruction in the mountain that are not visible?
We believe that many people are just like Megaphone: when on a ride, they would enjoy listening to radio, music or even watch dramas. Many hikers are used to turning on the speaker to play music and loudly sing along to enhance their experience. Although Hong Kong has many excellent local musicians and singers, it could violate the regulation when playing music in the mountains.
The Country Parks and Special Areas Regulations Cap. 208A, Prevention of nuisances 1(g), states “No person shall within a country park or special area to the annoyance of any other person operate or play, or make any sounds on, any musical or other instrument, including any gramophone or radio apparatus, or sing any song or shout.” Any person who contravenes the regulation commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 1 and to imprisonment for 3 months.
In fact, despite the regulation, nature is home to many wildlife and a place where everyone can rest and enjoy. How about trying to listen to the chirps, the breeze and the stream on your next visit? You might find it chillaxing.