Mangrove Nature Reserve Introduction
From Zhuwei to Gancheng, the Kandelia obovata mangrove forest spans an area of 76 hectares, making it the largest and northernmost distribution of Kandelia obovata in the world. The Rhizophoraceae family of plants is named for the reddish color of their bark and wood, primarily growing in tropical and subtropical estuaries and coastal areas. The mangrove forest in this area consists entirely of Kandelia obovata, which is a viviparous evergreen tree. The term "Kandelia" originates from its viviparous seedlings resembling a pen barrel. After exiting the Hongshulin MRT Station, you can reach the Hongshulin wetland area by entering Alley 50 of Waigancheng. The park is home to active species such as fiddler crabs and mudskippers, and from mid-September to mid-March each year, various water birds including herons and shorebirds can be observed, making it a rich and convenient natural ecological classroom. Walking along the wooden boardwalk into the Hongshulin Nature Reserve, you can see Kandelia obovata that stabilizes the soil and prevents tidal erosion, growing robustly in the wetlands of the estuarine area. The intertidal zone nurtures wetland creatures such as fiddler crabs and mudskippers, and the area is also a national bird sanctuary where over 20 rare and precious species can reportedly be observed, attracting many ecologists and photographers. However, visitors are reminded not to litter, as this can disrupt the local ecological balance!
