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Hong Kong Parks Manage Crowds, No Environmental Damage Reported

2/24/2026

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Hong Kong's conservation authorities defended management at Sai Kung country parks during Lunar New Year, reporting crowd levels remained manageable and 32 enforcement cases.
A district councillor claimed camper numbers exceeded recommended capacities and urged a reservation system.
Esther To Man-wai, assistant director of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, said crowds were expected.
She added sites returned to their original condition after campers left, with no environmental damage observed.

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Hong Kong's conservation authorities defended management at Sai Kung country parks during Lunar New Year, reporting crowd levels remained manageable and 32 enforcement cases.
A district councillor claimed camper numbers exceeded recommended capacities and urged a reservation system.
Esther To Man-wai, assistant director of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, said crowds were expected.
She added sites returned to their original condition after campers left, with no environmental damage observed.