An example of environmental geomorphology. This study investigated the extent, forms, and environmental relationships of trail degradation along the Pat Sin Range in the New Territories of Hong Kong.
Results show that the trail was in good condition except for a few localities.
There were significant positive relationships between slope gradient and different degradation measures, although the strength of these relationships varied greatly between volcanic and sedimentary parent rocks. Implications for country park and trail management are discussed in light of these research findings.