Chiayi Tree Nursery Introduction
The Evergreen Gathering of Life - The Tree Garden, established in 1908 during the Meiji period, covers an area of approximately 8.6 hectares and is located on the northeastern side of Chiayi Park. Originally used for the production and testing of rubber seedlings, it later transformed into a trial area for planting tropical economic tree species. Initially designated for testing tropical economic tree species, it has since been managed in the form of a seed orchard under the administration of the Forestry Research Institute of the Council of Agriculture. Due to its status as a forestry research institute and Chiayi's location along the Tropic of Cancer, various tropical and subtropical afforestation trials have been conducted here. Early introductions included over a hundred species such as the Brazilian rubber tree, Indian sandalwood, blackboard tree, and various economic tree species from Southeast Asia, planted in a grouped manner without systematic zoning. Currently, the garden features 140 species belonging to 47 families and 107 genera, including famous species such as mahogany, Keteleeria elegans, blackboard tree, and Brazilian rubber tree. After a century, the grove's tall trees stand majestically, presenting a tranquil atmosphere that highlights the serenity of the forest. It is truly an important recreational green space in Chiayi City and one of Taiwan's highly valued "urban botanical gardens," serving multiple functions including nature conservation, academic research, educational visits, and leisure activities, making it the perfect spot to explore the "World of Plants." Within the garden, there is a quaint monument known as "Qing Lin Chang" among the Eight Scenic Spots of Chiayi, narrating the beauty and reputation enjoyed by this garden. Under the lush canopy, winding paths meander, with love seats scattered throughout, where couples often pose for wedding photos. Visitors seeking a forest bath frequent this area, devoid of worldly noise, accompanied only by fellow nature lovers and the sounds of nature, intertwining to create a beautiful symphony.
