Linhousilin Forest Park Explained

Linhousilin Forest Park
Native Name:林後四林平地森林園區
Native Name Lang:zh
Type:forest park
Location:Chaozhou, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Coordinates:22.5387°N 120.5904°W
Area:1,005 hectares
Opening:14 June 2014

The Linhousilin Forest Park is a park in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

History

The establishment plan of the park started by the i-Taiwan 12 Projects launched by the government in 2009. The park was inaugurated on 14 June 2014 with the first stage of the park covers an area of 85 hectares.[1]

Geology

The park was created as a lowland forest reserve.[2] It spans over a total area of 1,005 hectares.[1]

Architecture

The park features modern art exhibitions.[2]

Controversy

Despite the fact that Taiwan operates an effective national rabies vaccination and certification program for pet dogs[3] Linhousilin Forest Park along with other areas managed by the Forestry Bureau previously prohibited families from bringing pet dogs into the park, even if vaccinated and carrying the correct collar tag, threatening park visitors with a fine of up to NT$300,000 (approx US$10,000).[4]

The policy was repealed in spring 2021, and dogs wearing the current year's anti-rabies vaccine tag may enter the park.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 11 June 2014. Linhousilin Forest Park readies for inauguration. Taiwan Today. 2 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Spenser. David. Top 10 attractions on the road to Kenting. 30 September 2017. Taiwan News. 2 October 2017.
  3. Web site: CDC Rabies Advisory. Taiwan CDC. 13 August 2020.
  4. Web site: For the Sake of Security, Pets are Forbidden to Enter National Forest Recreation Area. Taiwan Forestry Bureau. 13 August 2020.