Implementing “Leave No Trace” practices in Wenshan Forest Park

In recent years, outdoor activities such as hiking and trekking have gained popularity as excellent ways to connect with nature. Taiwan began promoting the Leave No Trace movement over a decade ago, emphasizing environmentally friendly practices while enjoying the outdoors.

In collaboration with the Taiwan Thousand-Mile Trail Association, Taipei's Wenshan Community College is working to maintain the handmade trails within Wenshan Forest Park, which suffer from severe soil erosion due to frequent rains. The Association utilizes the maintenance of trails as an opportunity to educate participants on Leave No Trace principles and put theory into action with hands-on trail maintenance. However, further support and effort from more individuals are still needed to advance the Leave No Trace movement in mountain forests.

以下為中文對照

落實無痕山林 實作文山森林公園

近年來戶外活動流行，比如登山健行，都是親近大自然的好方法，台灣在十幾年前便開始推動無痕山林運動，在親近大自然的同時，也能夠友善環境。

台北市文山社區大學，和台灣千里步道協會合作，維護文山森林公園內的手作步道，這個手作步道因為時常下雨，土石流失嚴重，協會利用維護手作步道這個機會教育學員，把無痕山林的理念實際運用出來，學員們也將理論付諸行動。推 動無痕山林，仍有待更多人的支持與努力。

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