[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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On August 14, 2026, New Taipei City issued Announcement No. 1151575726, stating that from that day until the Central Weather Administration of the Ministry of Transportation issues the next land typhoon warning for the city, residents in the following areas outside the national forest areas—Linkou District, Bali District, Tamsui District, Sanzhi District, Shimen District, Jinshan District, Wanli District, Ruifang District, and Gongliao District of New Taipei City (excluding the 500-meter coastline before and after the 83.5K mark of Provincial Highway 2 and various ports)—may be able to manually collect and clear driftwood without needing to apply for release and inspection according to the Forest Products Logging Inspection Regulations.