The Hualien Forest Management Office set up garbage bins on the Sakura Trail in the "Wuhen Mountain Forest" demonstration, which was criticized by mountaineers for "saying one thing and doing another."

(Photographed by reporter You Taro)

[Reporter You Tailang/Hualien Report] The Forestry Bureau of the Council of Agriculture and various national parks have been promoting the policy of "no trace of mountain forests" in recent years, but the Sakura Trail under the jurisdiction of the Hualien Forest Management Office has placed trash cans all over the place, which has been criticized by mountaineers. Violation of regulations, "talking one thing, doing another" destroys the natural ecology of the mountains and forests, which is the worst demonstration.

Polluted environment also attracts monkeys for food

A climber surnamed Lin pointed out that last month, some people sought joint signatures. In addition to requesting the improvement of toilets and other facilities on the Sakura Trail, they even suggested setting up trash cans in the gazebos where climbers rest. He believes that trash cans should not be placed in the mountains and forests. In addition to polluting the environment, it will also attract monkeys to forage and affect the ecology of Taiwan's macaques.

Shanyou criticizes "talk one thing, do another"

Some mountaineers believe that the forest management office and other units have repeatedly promoted the "no trace mountain forest" policy, persuading the public to protect the environment when going up the mountain, and take all garbage that may pollute the mountain forest down the mountain. People feel cheated.

The Hualien Forest Management Office pointed out that the Sakura Trail is a suburban natural trail, and the usage rate of mountain hikers is high. The garbage bins have been set up through the mailboxes of the Mindai and the head of the government many times. Considering the needs of mountain hikers and the wild animals in the forest, a few days ago, the trail was 3 kilometers away and at the end of the trail. Set up a closed trash can with baffles, and will continue to observe whether there are wild animals rummaging for trash.

The forest management office allows adjustments to be made after observing the results

The Hualien Forest Management Office stated that the "No Trace Mountain Forest" policy is not an immutable and mandatory clause. It hopes to obtain the recognition of caring for the mountains and forests through environmentally friendly actions and correct mountain forest education. The policy itself is correct. The responsible attitude of natural resources does not have to be divided into deep mountains and suburban mountains; there is indeed littering on the Sakura Trail, so a compromise method is adopted to place closed trash cans in key areas, and to observe the effect and adjust follow-up actions.

In the 1995th year of the Republic of China, the Forestry Bureau issued the declaration of "Traceless Mountains and Forests", which included seven principles. Among them, in the garbage part, it emphasized that garbage should be properly disposed of to maintain the environment, and all garbage brought in should be taken away and properly disposed of. Items brought out.

Otherwise, wild animals may rummage curiously, eat them by mistake, and become sick or fatal. It is even recommended to take all the excrement away.