Trail runners already pay hundreds of dollars to take part in races, and a survey suggests they would be willing to pay more if it went towards protecting the parks. Photo: Dickson Lee
Should trail runners pay to use Hong Kong’s country parks to help preserve the environment their sport damages, and would they?
- Research paper shows there is lasting damage caused by trail runners but also a willingness to contribute financially to the solution
- Trail-running community could be an example for other country park users to take part in contributing to sustainability
Trail runners already pay hundreds of dollars to take part in races, and a survey suggests they would be willing to pay more if it went towards protecting the parks. Photo: Dickson Lee
