Aogu Wetland

Aogu Wetland (traditional Chinese: 鰲鼓濕地; simplified Chinese: 鳌鼓湿地; pinyin: Áogǔ Shīdì) is a wetland in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Aogu Wetland
Aogu Wetland is located in Chiayi County
Aogu Wetland
Aogu Wetland
LocationDongshi, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Coordinates23°30′18.3″N 120°8′14.3″E
Typewetland
Native name鰲鼓濕地 (Chinese)
DesignationAogu Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary
Built2009
Surface area1,500 hectares (3,700 acres)

History

The wetland used to be a main agricultural land of Taiwan Sugar Corporation for farming, fishing, husbandry and sugarcane plantation. However, due to the continuing subsidence of the area caused by the seawater invading the groundwater, the land became unsuitable for agriculture. As time passes by, the area became a wetland during high tide.[1][2] In 2009, the wetland was designated as the location for Aogu Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary and oversee by Chiayi County Government.[3]

Geology

The wetland is located at the mouth of Beigang River and Luijiao Drainage Channel.[3] It spands over an area of 1,500 hectares, making it the largest wetland in Taiwan.[4] It features more than 200 species of bird.[3]

Ecology

The habitat of the wetland consists of deep water swamps, dry farmlands, marshes, mudflats, paddy fields and windbreak forest. Terrestrial birds and water birds often fly to this place to find foods. Various species of fish are also found in the fish ponds.[5]

Transportation

The wetland is accessible by bus from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Aogu Wetlands Forest Park". Taiwan Forest Recreation. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  2. "An Emerging Natural Paradise — Aogu Wetland Forest Park Master Plan". American Society of Landscape Architects. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  3. "Aogu Wetlands". Explore Chiayi. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  4. "Dongshi Natural Ecological Exhibition Center". Explore Chiayi. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  5. "Aogu Important Wetland". Taiwan's Wetland Ramsar Citizen. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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