{
  "id": 11135821,
  "title": "'AFCD to be flexible in managing Po Pin Chau trail'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/afcd-to-be-flexible-in-managing-po-pin-chau-trail-11135821",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:55:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872284-20261001.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced on Thursday that all reservations for the Po Pin Chau trail in Sai Kung East Country Park have been filled until October 5. AFCD Director Mickey Lai, who toured the area with lawmakers, stated that officers will take a flexible approach when visitors arrive without a reservation, while prioritizing their safety. Lai expressed hope that visitors would leave the area with a memorable experience. To manage the trail, officers will utilize drones for monitoring and conduct patrols along the route. He urged hikers to assess their abilities and proceed accordingly due to high temperatures. The department plans to assess the real-name reservation system after its trial ends on October 7 to address issues like no-shows, improve visitor journeys, and streamline management. A Fujian visitor, Zhang, appreciated the crowd-management system, noting it prevented overcrowding.",
  "summary": "The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Thursday that all quotas to visit the Po Pin Chau trail tourist hotspot in Sai Kung East Country Park until October 5 have been snapped up. Speaking after a visit to the area with lawmakers, AFCD director Mickey Lai said officers would adopt a flexible approach when people show up without a reservation while making all efforts…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "'AFCD to be flexible in managing Po Pin Chau trail'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/afcd-to-be-flexible-in-managing-po-pin-chau-trail",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:55:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}