[Announcement] The New Taipei City Government hereby announces that, effective from the date of this announcement, local residents are free to collect and clean up driftwood in designated areas by hand.

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The New Taipei City Government announced that from October 27, 2025 until the next typhoon warning or heavy rain warning issued by the Central Weather Bureau, residents of Linkou District, Bali District, Tamsui District, Sanzhi District, Ruifang District, and Gongliao District in New Taipei City, outside of national forest areas, may pick up and clear driftwood by hand without having to apply for release inspection according to the Forest Products Logging Inspection Regulations.