Peatland Active Basin Introduction
The unique peat soil, clear spring water flowing year-round, and deeper water areas are home to large clams, alongside symbiotic species such as the high-bodied cordgrass and the Taiwan stone moroko, both of which display beautiful coloration. Shallower waters reveal the traces of clams. Other fish species such as Taiwan shiner, crucian carp, seven-star eel, carp, flowerhorn cichlid, bluegill, and striped two-barb are also abundant. The wetland is rich in precious water willow, and herons can be seen taking flight from the treetops, creating a picturesque rural scene. The natural ecological resources here are extremely rich, with a large number of fireflies, dragonflies, damselflies, frogs, beetles, stick insects, mantises, birds, fish, and shellfish. After thousands of years of interaction between aquatic vegetation growth and sedimentation, the basin has developed a vast peat wetland covering an area of fifty hectares and reaching depths of several meters. Due to the swampy environment where organic matter is difficult to decompose, peat formation and accumulation occur. Peat is the most widespread and important organic material for cultivation globally, and it has been used in vegetable and plant production since the 18th century, with significant research conducted. The Toushe basin possesses such high-quality terrain and geology, truly making it a unique gem of nature. Walking on the peat soil feels unsteady, earning it the nickname "Mambo Field." A visit to Toushe, to experience the vibrant rhythms of this living basin, will be an extraordinarily rare experience in one's lifetime.
