Shilin Forest Farm Introduction
Shilin Forest is located at the foot of the Alishan Mountain Range, situated on Tongtou Mountain in Zhongpu Township, Chiayi County. This secret forest in Chiayi County covers an area of over 30 hectares and is classified as a near-village natural ecological area, with an altitude ranging from 300 meters to over 600 meters. The entire area is characterized by subtropical broadleaf forest, lushly growing along the banks of Shinan Creek. The ecological resources within the park are diverse and abundant, commonly featuring various ground-cover plants, as well as ferns, sacred lotus, bamboo, paulownia, mahogany, camphor trees, and banyan trees. Conservation species such as the Crested Serpent Eagle, Purple Thrush, and various colored birds can also be frequently observed along the hiking trails. Another notable feature of the park is that landmarks are marked by stone sculptures, with each 500-meter elevation gain indicated by a stone sculpture, also providing information about the ecological distribution in the area. The forest belt belongs to subtropical broadleaf forest. The rich ecological resources and biological diversity include ground-cover plants, fern plants, bamboo, Taiwan tree fern, mangrove, mahogany, camphor trees, banyan trees, rhododendrons, and glory bower. Bird species include eagles, Taiwan blue magpies, tree magpies, greenish warblers, black-naped monarchs,朱鸝 Xiao Juanwei, and various colored birds. The hiking trails are laid with wooden planks, and the forest scenery is naturally varied. There are information boards set up along the way to help tourists understand nature, making for an amazing journey that rewards those who truly pay attention.
