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中西區民政事務處, 中西區區議會及獅子會等在摩星嶺上設置了一些康樂設施, 如燒烤場地及涼亭等。山上亦設有賽馬會摩星嶺青年旅舍(前稱馬會堂), 是著名的觀賞日落地點； 加上摩星嶺接近巿區, 是理想的行山路線, 故深受遊客歡迎。
不過, 炮台一帶荒廢多時, 到處雜草叢生, 漸把見證時代變遷的戰時文物吞沒。遊人及野戰遊戲人士遺留下來的垃圾、氣鎗子彈等, 令景物頓為失色；更甚者是不少人士在該處非法傾倒建築廢料, 導致衛生環境惡劣。
Background information
The Home Affairs Department, Central and Western District, The District Council and Lions Clubs built a number of recreational facilities, such as BBQ stove seats, Rain shelters and public toilers in the Mount Davis Area. The HK Jockey Club also have a hostel for youths (YHA) near the peak, where it is ideal to watch the sunset. Added that the site is within close proximity to the City Centre, Mt Davis is good for hiking and is welcomed by local citizens.
However, owing to the lack of care, places near the disused batteries have become overgrown with wild grass. And as such, plant-life has gradually covered and damaged those military heritages. Moreover, rubbish left by visitors, millions of plastic pellets by war gamers have tarnished the war memorial buildings. And in the worst case the hygienic conditions were further threatened by persons who have illegally dumped building waste along the slopes and other areas of Mount Davis.
不過, 炮台一帶荒廢多時, 到處雜草叢生, 漸把見證時代變遷的戰時文物吞沒。遊人及野戰遊戲人士遺留下來的垃圾、氣鎗子彈等, 令景物頓為失色；更甚者是不少人士在該處非法傾倒建築廢料, 導致衛生環境惡劣。
Background information
The Home Affairs Department, Central and Western District, The District Council and Lions Clubs built a number of recreational facilities, such as BBQ stove seats, Rain shelters and public toilers in the Mount Davis Area. The HK Jockey Club also have a hostel for youths (YHA) near the peak, where it is ideal to watch the sunset. Added that the site is within close proximity to the City Centre, Mt Davis is good for hiking and is welcomed by local citizens.
However, owing to the lack of care, places near the disused batteries have become overgrown with wild grass. And as such, plant-life has gradually covered and damaged those military heritages. Moreover, rubbish left by visitors, millions of plastic pellets by war gamers have tarnished the war memorial buildings. And in the worst case the hygienic conditions were further threatened by persons who have illegally dumped building waste along the slopes and other areas of Mount Davis.
中西區區議會在山上設有燒烤場供巿民使用。
BBQ Site constructed by the District Council, C &W |
摩星嶺原有多條軍用山徑，惟大戰過後受到嚴重破壞兼日久失修，早已被大樹及野草吞噬。為恢復上述通道，義工在大樹上附上繩索及標記牌，方便日後修復之用。
Many Wartime Military Trails, desolated by landslip and vegetation were recovered by volunteers who clean it up and tying guiding ropes to facilitate renovation later |
義工們合力修復其中一條被沙土和植物覆蓋了六十多年的後山戰時行人徑。
Volunteers recovering a 60 year old trail |
前山戰時行人徑當日的揭幕議式；此徑是由多個團體合力 修復，並由中西區區議會主席陳特楚太平紳士揭幕。
District Council Chairman Chan, JP celebrating the opening of one path rebuilt by many contributing organisations |
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後山戰時行人徑修復前 War Time Trail before |
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後山戰時行人徑修復後 and after recovery by volunteers |
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有見及此，摩星嶺之友與多個團體及政府部門會不定期地組織義工隊清理雜草、枯木與溝渠及執拾遊人遺下的垃圾。早前在「前路任我闖」活動中，更得到160多名義工協助，合力修復一條被沙土和植物覆蓋了60多年的軍用行人徑，工作雖然辛苦，但義工們卻樂此不疲，並希望將愛護摩星嶺自然環境及保存文物的訊息得以宣揚。
Friends of Mount Davis, Contributing organisations and Government Departments helped to recover a buried trail which was more than 60 years old. Mud and sand was removed, wild plants were cut away and uneven surfaces were re-paved. More than 160 volunteers took part in the harsh and daunting work; but everyone enjoyed it and are expecting to do the same for more lost structures, such that they can made available again to the public.
Friends of Mount Davis, Contributing organisations and Government Departments helped to recover a buried trail which was more than 60 years old. Mud and sand was removed, wild plants were cut away and uneven surfaces were re-paved. More than 160 volunteers took part in the harsh and daunting work; but everyone enjoyed it and are expecting to do the same for more lost structures, such that they can made available again to the public.