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Location and Coverage:
Estuary of Hong-Mao River, including the north and south
8.5 hectares.
Condition:
Avicennia marina Vierhs and Kandelia candel Druces found in the
north riverside while Kandelia candel Druces in the south. Sin-Fong
Wetland is the only mixed mangrove of these two plants.
The construction of iron bridge and bowers cause tremendous damage
to mangrove.
● Bad design on the tourist paths led to the destruction of the nature habitat for the plants and animals. ◎ reference : http://udn.com/SPECIAL_ISSUE/domestic/wetland/1-2.htm ● County Mayor demands garbage out, gravels back. ● Mangrove filled with garbage.
Location and Coverage:
The estuary of Ke-Ya River.
3000 hectares.
Condition:
A major stop for migrant birds from Syberia to Australia. It’s known
for processing the largest number and breeds of Calling Crabs in
Taiwan. That is why the local residents refer to it as “Crab Coast.”
The government plans to build an incinerator in replacement of Nan-Liao
Refuse Dump near this wetland. Air pollution may be the major
concern in the future.
● Dilemma between flood control and preservation. County government insists on the flood control campigne. ◎ reference: http://udn.com/SPECIAL_ISSUE/domestic/wetland/1-2.htm ● Calling Crabs in Shang-Shan Wetland face danger due to pollution ◎ reference : http://udn.com/SPECIAL_ISSUE/domestic/wetland/index.htm http://news2.ngo.org.tw/php/search.php http://cyberfair.taiwanschoolnet.org/c00/17100071/page_4.htm http://www.sow.org.tw/wetland/
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Wetland Research Team of She-Zi Elementary School
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