People throwing away their garbage carelessly while hiking is truly a problem. Not only is it ignorant, but it also harms the environment. For one thing, animals could eat the plastic waste. This may cause them to get ill or even die in some cases. For another, some animals might have trouble if they get caught in the trash. For instance, a duck in a mountain lake might get its head or neck caught in a piece of plastic. With more hikers climbing up Ivy Mountain, these kinds of problems will get worse if action is not taken.
It has been proposed that the government control the number of people allowed on Ivy Mountain and other scenic places to solve the garbage problem. I think this is a good idea. Many hikers are irresponsible. Some only need to be reminded about the problem. Then they will change their behavior. Others, though, will never follow the rules even if they are reminded. This is why I think restrictions like this are necessary to improve the situation.
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It saddens me to hear of people littering and making a scenic area, such as Ivy Mountain, look unsightly. Unfortunately, many hikers forget their obligation to be responsible citizens while having fun. What’s more, much of this litter is made of plastic, which takes a long time to decompose. That means it is quite possible that the garbage may be eaten by animals, causing them serious injury or even death.
Some have advocated that the number of visitors to areas like Ivy Mountain be limited. Those in favor of such a measure say these actions will reduce the negative impact brought on by large crowds. While this may be true, it is a rather drastic measure that I do not support. To me, these limitations cause people trouble and reduce their recreational opportunities. Instead, more signs reminding people to take away their garbage, along with warnings of the penalties if they are caught littering, should be put up. In addition, more staff, with the power to hand out fines to people who litter, could be hired to patrol the areas. To me, these are better alternatives and less of a constraint on people’s freedoms.
