春暖花開，又到了繁花盛放的季節。繼芒草及紅葉之後，不少山友應該也蠢蠢欲動，外出賞花。看到五彩繽紛的花朵，不少人都禁不住靠近觀賞並打卡留念。這些漂亮的時刻，用手機及相機拍下分享予親友，讓更多人都享受大自然，當然是一件美事。美麗的事物，透過雙眼觀察，好好記進腦中，切忌動手把任何植物摘下或帶走。 學習「山野無痕」的第六守則「尊重自然」，保持距離，安靜觀察就是最好的方法。觸摸、甚至採摘也是不可取的行徑。而且根據《郊野公園條例》(香港法例第208章) 及《林務規例》（香港法例第96A章），都列明在政府土地之上，所有樹木及花草石頭，均屬政府財產，任何人未經批准，不可擅自摘取屬於政府財產的植物。如有違反，即屬非法地佔有他人的私人財產。再者，花朵開花亦吸引不少昆蟲授粉，以傳遞下一代。隨手的一個動作，很可能長遠地破壞大自然。 下次賞花，我們記得「咪咁多手」，讓更多人和生物可以一同享受自然！
Note from Megaphone: Hands off!
The warmth of spring brings the flourishing of flowers, here comes the season of bloom again. After visiting the Chinese silver grass and autumn leaves, many hikers are ready to take action and go outdoors to appreciate flowers. When seeing the rainbow colours of the flowers, many can’t stop themselves from observing the blossom up close to take photos. At these moments of beauty, taking photos with phones and cameras and sharing with friends and family, so that more people can enjoy the natural scenery is, of course, a great thing. While seeing alluring details, it is best to view it with your eyes and store it into your mind, be sure not to pluck and take away any plants. It is best to learn and practice the sixth code of Leave No Trace, which is to “Respect nature” by keeping a distance and remaining silent. Touching and plucking plants are both not advisable. According to the Country Parks Ordinance (Cap. 208) and Forestry Regulations (Cap. 96A), it is specified that all trees, flowers and rocks on government land are owned by the government. Without authorisation, no one is to take away any government property or plantation. Violators are seen as unlawfully possessing other people’s private property. Furthermore, when flowers bloom, they attract insects to pollinate and produce the next generation. Your casual act might have long term damages to the environment. Next time when you go on a flower appreciation trip, remember to keep your hands off, so that more of us and other beings can enjoy nature!
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