Eighteen years ago, Kenting National Park established the HouBiHu Marine Resource Protection Area, where fishing and overuse are prohibited. Recently, a diving instructor discovered a 10-meter fishing net floating above…
Category: Kenting Ecology
Historic Fangliao Fortress Under Siege by Solar Expansion in Checheng Township
Solar panels in Pingtung are overtaking large swaths of farmland and forests, including the Stone Camp, a military relic left by the Japanese army during World War II. Despite ongoing…
Deer Disaster: Formosan Sika Invasion on Southern Taiwan Farms
Control and Investigation Committee members Pu Zhongcheng and Chen Jingjun stated today that while the successful reintroduction of sika deer into the wild in Kenting has brought tourism revenue, it…
Kenting Becomes a New Paradise for the Breeding of Purple Crow Butterflies
The Purple Crow Butterfly, alongside the Monarch Butterfly of Mexico, stands as one of the world’s two major overwintering butterfly species. In southern Taiwan, the valleys where these butterflies winter…
Preserving Wanlitong's Natural Beauty: Addressing the Decline of Marine Resources on Kenting West Coast
Kenting National Park, a popular tourist destination in Taiwan, faces challenges balancing local livelihoods with ecological concerns. Sixteen years ago, the park’s management initiated ecotourism in the Sheding tribal area,…
Kenting's Wanlitong Marine Area: The Battle Between Ecological Preservation and Tourist Impact
Wanlitong is located in Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan, and is part of the Kenting National Park. It is renowned as one of the premier scuba diving and snorkeling spots…