Poli Forest Recreation Area Introduction
Baoli Forest Farm is located in Baoli Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County. It is an experimental forest farm affiliated with National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, primarily serving as a research and teaching site for forestry students and faculty, while also being open for visits by the public. The farm features a variety of tropical tree species, abundant enough to resemble a tropical botanical garden, and the rich vegetation attracts various other animals, adding more ecological diversity to Baoli Forest Farm, making it a suitable natural ecological paradise for outdoor activities. Walking along the country path leading to Baoli Forest Farm, the noise of the city fades away, replaced by flocks of cattle and sheep leisurely wandering about, which lightens one’s step. Upon entering Baoli Forest Farm, you are greeted by a shaded path formed by tall trees, with the air filled with the scent of grass and trees, showcasing the magic of phytoncides. As you walk, your mood lifts, and accompanied by the harmonious sounds of chirping insects and birds, it truly feels like a paradise, allowing your worries to quickly fade away. Due to the influence of topography, temperature, and wind, Baoli Forest Farm primarily cultivates drought-resistant, wind-resistant, and rare plants from the Hengchun Peninsula and Orchid Island, such as Acacia, Wax Tree, Silver Wattle, Ivory Tree, Hairy Persimmon, Split-leaf Papaya, and Mahogany. Animals found here include Cattle Egret, Gray-faced Buzzard, Green Mountain Snail, Red-Faced Falcon, Chameleon, and Red-billed Blackbird. This scene appears tranquil, yet it is full of life and vitality. If you still desire more after visiting Baoli Forest Farm, you can head to the adjacent Baoli Ecological Leisure Farm (also known as Biyuan Villa), which offers accommodation, camping areas, barbecue spots, and a water play area, along with hiking trails leading deep into the forest. Midway up the farm's hills, you can also see a banyan tree estimated to be around a thousand years old, which requires a dozen people to embrace its trunk, making it a treasured landmark of Baoli Ecological Leisure Farm.
