Mangrove Conservation Area Introduction
From Zhuwei to Gancheng, the 76-hectare water pen (Kandelia obovata) pure forest is the largest and northernmost distribution of this species in the world. The mangrove plants are named for their reddish bark and wood, primarily growing in tropical and subtropical estuaries and coastlines. In this area, the mangrove forest is entirely composed of water pen, a viviparous evergreen tree. The name "water pen" derives from the fact that its viviparous seedlings resemble pen shafts. After exiting the Hongshulin MRT Station, one can enter the Hongshulin Wetland area via Alley 50 along Outer Ganchenglin. The wetland is home to active species such as fiddler crabs and mudskippers, and from mid-September to mid-March each year, various water birds such as herons and sandpipers can be observed, making it a rich and accessible natural ecological classroom. Walking along the wooden boardwalk into the Hongshulin Nature Reserve, the water pen can be seen, which plays a role in soil stabilization and coastal protection, growing robustly in the estuarine wetlands. Wetland creatures like fiddler crabs and mudskippers thrive in the intertidal zone, and it is also a national bird sanctuary where more than 20 rare and precious species can reportedly be observed, attracting many ecologists and photographers. However, visitors should be careful not to litter, as this can disrupt the local ecological balance!
