Sicao Wetlands

The Sihcao Wetlands (Chinese: 四草; Hanyu Pinyin: Sìcǎo; Tongyong Pinyin: Sìhcǎo; Wade–Giles: Ssu⁴-ts'ao³) are wetlands in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. They were set aside in 1994 by the Tainan City Government and consist of approximately 515 hectares (1,270 acres).[1]

Sicao Wetlands
Sicao Wetlands
Location	Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates	23°01′46.8″N 120°08′15.9″E
Type	Wetland
Native name	四草 (Chinese)
Surface area	5.15 km2 (1.99 sq mi)

The protected area in Taiwan consists of mangrove swamps, salt marshes, rivers, canals, and drainage ditches. It is located in Tainan City's Annan District, and consists of the area bounded by the southeastern side of the Luermen River, the southwestern side of Xi-Bin Road, and the northern side of the Yan-Shui River.[1] Nearby is the Tainan Salt Pan Eco-village (台南市鹽田生態文化村).

In November 2004, the Sihcao Wildlife Refuge (四草野生動物保護區) was created to further protect the area, especially from possible encroachment from the nearby Tainan Technology Industrial Park.[2]

On 10 December 2007, the Sihcao Wetlands, along with the Zengwun Estuary Wetland, also in Taiwan (曾文溪口濕地) were listed as international wetlands under the Ramsar Convention.[2]

In 2009, the Sihcao Wetlands became part of the Taijiang National Park.