賞石守則
岩石及地貌乃大自然生態系統之基礎，它們與動植物之存活及人類生活息息相關。在進行岩石及地貌野外考察時，應恪守以下守則：
1. 緊密留意四周環境變化及潛在危險，如急流、懸崖、陡坡等，免樂極生悲
2. 觀賞海岸岩石或地貌前，須查考潮水漲退時間，以策安全
3. 進行野外賞石活動，應穿着合適鞋類、帽具及衣物，並帶備手套、急救包及雨具
4. 雨後及潮退後格外小心岩石濕滑，留意岩塊移動跡象
5. 不要單獨進行野外賞石活動
6. 不要在天氣惡劣時到野外觀賞岩石或地貌
7. 不要胡亂踐踏或攀爬層理薄弱、節理繁多或嚴重風化之岩石?
8. 不要取走任何大小石塊，化石、礦物及泥沙
9. 不要拷打、開鑿、破壞，或以任何方式塗汚岩石
10. 破壞或塗污岩石乃違法行為，可被檢控
Code for Rock and Landform Appreciation
Rocks and landforms are the foundation of the ecosystem. They have a close correlation with the survival of living organisms as well as our lives. When appreciating rocks and landforms in the countryside, please strictly observe the following rules:
1. To avoid accidents, stay vigilant of changes in the surrounding environment and any potential hazards, such as rapids, cliffs and steep slopes.
2. Before appreciating coastal rocks or landforms, obtain information of tidal movements to ensure safety.
3. Wear suitable shoes, hats and clothes when observing rocks in the countryside, and bring along gloves, first-aid kits and raincoats/umbrellas.
4. Exercise extra caution after rain or at low tide when rock surfaces are wet and slippery. Watch out for shifting rocks.
5. Never go on a rock-appreciating trip alone.
6. Never visit rocks or landforms in adverse weather.
7. Do not trample or climb any rock that have weak beddings, numerous joints or are seriously eroded.
8. Do not take away any rock, fossil, mineral or silt of any size.
9. Do not beat, dig, damage any rock or deface it in any other way.
10. Damaging or defacing rocks is an offence liable to prosecution. |
