Shihfen Forest Park Introduction
Shizhulin Forest Farm is located at the foot of the Alishan mountain range, situated in Dongpu Township, Chiayi County, on Tongtou Mountain. 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 elevation ranging from 300 meters to over 600 meters. The entire area is characterized by subtropical broadleaf forests, lushly rising along the banks of Shilong Creek. The ecological resources within the park are diverse and abundant, with common plants including various ground cover species, ferns, sacred lotus, umbrella trees, Paulownia, rosewood, camphor trees, and banyan trees. Protected species such as the Crested Serpent Eagle, Taiwan Whistling Thrush, and Blue Magpie can also be frequently observed along the hiking trails. Another notable feature of the park is that landmarks are marked by stone carvings, with a stone carving marking every rise of 500 meters, while also providing information on the ecological distribution of the area. The forest belt is part of a subtropical broadleaf forest. The rich ecological resources and biological diversity include ground cover plants, ferns, umbrella trees, Taiwanese tree ferns, Macau palm, rosewood, camphor trees, banyan trees, azaleas, and boat orchids, as well as bird species such as eagles, Taiwan Blue Magpies, Treepies, Japanese White-eyes, Black-naped Oriole, Red-billed Blue Magpie, and multicolored birds. The hiking trails are paved with logs, featuring a naturally varied forest landscape, equipped with informative signboards that provide visitors with insights about nature. Walking along the path, surprises abound, and with attentive observation, one can definitely gain a lot from the experience.
