Talkback

Should penalties for illegal work in the countryside be increased?

Country parks are Hong Kong's most important natural resource.

They should be protected and there should be efficient law enforcement to ensure this is done.

Any illegal work that is undertaken and damages parts of our country parks should be punished with sentences that act as a deterrent.

It takes years for trees and vegetation to grow in the parks.

When they are uprooted, the repair work can be costly and involves a lot of labour.

Sometimes, the damage done is irreversible. I feel the fines at present that can be imposed on people who damage the country parks are too lenient.