Gibberellin Forest Introduction
The Ceiba Tree Forest is located within the Pinghe Branch of Wutan Elementary School in the Biyouma Tribe of Pinghe Village, Taiwu Township. This forest was originally planted during the Japanese colonial period due to military needs, and after decades, the Ceiba trees have proliferated, forming a lush green wall around the Pinghe campus, making it a rare ecological forest of Ceiba trees in Taiwan. The Ceiba tree is a deciduous large tree that grows tall and straight, reaching heights of about 30 meters. The older the tree, the thicker its buttress roots become; the green thorns that appear on the surface of the trunk of young trees gradually fall off as the tree ages, resulting in a smoother trunk for older trees. Due to the quick reproduction rate of the Ceiba tree and its beautiful blossoms, it is often used as a landscape tree. Summer is the season when the Ceiba forest showcases its vitality and charm. At this time, the branches become even sturdier, and the leaves turn deep emerald. As the trees bloom, the mature fruit bursts open, releasing fluffy white cotton; on hot summer days, visitors to this towering Ceiba forest will see cotton fluff swirling in the air, resembling a white flower rain, creating a dreamlike scenery that is both surprising and unforgettable. The Ceiba Tree Forest safeguards the campus in such a beautiful way, while also providing children with opportunities to explore nature. In the Ceiba forest area, there is an outdoor classroom. This classroom, lacking traditional desks, features many cute little wooden chairs made from discarded wood planks, with simple and playful designs. Here, classes are relaxed and enjoyable, accompanied by birds, little insects, gentle breezes, and the warm sun, making it an enviable learning environment!
