Hong Kong’s East Dam welcomed about 1,400 visitors daily over the first four days of the Easter break despite adverse weather, conservation authorities said. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department recorded 18 enforcement actions for littering and illegal camping at Sai Kung East Country Park. Authorities vowed to explore long-term management strategies for popular sites.
Hong Kong’s East Dam welcomed about 1,400 visitors daily over the first four days of the Easter break, from Good Friday to Easter Monday, despite adverse weather, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Tuesday.
The department recorded 18 cases of law enforcement action at Sai Kung East Country Park for offences including littering and illegal camping during that period. “The AFCD will continue to explore long-term management strategies for popular attractions within country parks,” it wrote on social media.
Drawing on past experiences, the AFCD will consider optimisation methods such as introducing a reservation system or charging fees. The country park significantly overlaps with the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, lauded by the United Nations for its diverse ecological resources and including Sharp Island.
The AFCD deployed about 90 staff members each day to the country park, Sharp Island, and Lantau Island’s Shui Hau to patrol and educate visitors on keeping the locations litter-free.