She-Ding Natural Park Introduction
Shedding Natural Park is characterized by uplifted coral reef topography, featuring geological landscapes such as coral reef fissures, limestone caves, and grassy areas. Additionally, due to the abundant growth of various herbaceous and nectar-producing plants and shrubs, the park only has simple trails and small explanatory signs to prevent excessive disruption of the natural ecosystem, making it an area with an original landscape. The plant diversity in Shedding Natural Park is approximately over 300 species, and during the spring and summer seasons, nectar-producing plants secrete a large amount of nectar, attracting various butterflies, making them a common sight. According to statistics, there are nearly 50 species of butterflies here, and even cicadas and water frogs join in the lively atmosphere, creating a colorful scene filled with beautiful butterflies. In winter, the northeastern monsoon prevails here, and the coral reef forest trees in Shedding Natural Park, influenced by the strong winds, typically display a leaning growth state, forming a unique phenomenon known as "wind-shear trees," all tilted toward the southwest direction, showcasing a rare example of natural plant artistry. Following the trails, visitors can admire an array of geological landscapes. Rainwater seeps into the reef rock, flowing according to gravity and the slope of the strata, forming "springs" that emerge from the base of the rocks to the surface; "small fissures" formed due to the tension created during the dissolution or uplift of the raised coral reef; a "grand canyon" with rock fissures nearly 50 meters high, intertwining with surrounding trees, looking up resembles a narrow sky view; as well as unique formations such as stalagmites, stone pillars, erosional caves, erosional channels, and stalactites, all of great aesthetic value. Beyond visiting the ecological area of Shedding Natural Park, the entire Shedding village also boasts remarkable ecological features, including a 140-hectare mother persimmon forest, a large banyan tree that can only be embraced by 15 people, bioluminescent mushrooms known as will-o'-the-wisps, nocturnal firefly larvae, successfully rehabilitated Formosan sika deer and red-bellied hawks, and gray-faced buzzards. If given the opportunity, one should definitely experience these astounding animal and plant ecologies.
