Bali Forest Reserve Introduction
Boli Forest Farm is located in Boli Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County. It is an experimental forest farm affiliated with National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, primarily serving the research and teaching needs of forestry students and faculty, while also open to outside visitors. The farm is home to numerous tropical tree species, making it feel like a tropical botanical garden. The diverse flora also attracts various animals, adding more ecological variety to Boli Forest Farm, making it a natural paradise suitable for outdoor exploration. Walking along the country road leading to Boli Forest Farm, the clamor of the city has faded away, replaced by the sight of herds of cattle and sheep leisurely wandering about, which lifts one's steps along with their calm presence. Upon entering the forest farm, visitors are greeted by tree-lined paths formed by towering trees, with the air filled with the scent of grass and trees, showcasing the magic of phytoncides. As one strolls along, the mood soars alongside the melodies of chirping insects and birds, creating a sensation of being in a paradise where worries quickly evaporate. Due to topographical, temperature, and wind influences, Boli Forest Farm mostly cultivates drought-resistant and wind-resistant rare plants found in the Hengchun Peninsula and Orchid Island areas, such as Acacia, Candelilla, Silver Wattle, Ivory Tree, Persimmon, Cracked Leaf Papaya, and Rosewood. The accompanying wildlife includes Cattle Egrets, Grey-faced Buzzards, 青山 Snails, Red Kites, Green Tree Lizards, and Red-billed Blackbirds. The scene before one appears tranquil, yet it is actually vibrant, showcasing the full vitality of life. If visitors still seek more after exploring Boli Forest Farm, they can head to the nearby Boli Ecological Leisure Farm (also known as Biyuan Mountain Villa), which features accommodation areas, camping zones, barbecue areas, and a water play zone, as well as hiking trails that lead deep into the forest. Halfway up the farm, there's a fig tree that is around a thousand years old, so large that it requires several people to encircle its trunk, making it a treasured landmark of Boli Ecological Leisure Farm.
