Wazihwei Nature Reserve Explained

Wazihwei Nature Reserve
Native Name:挖子尾自然保留區
Native Lang:zh
Photo Width:250px
Map:Taiwan
Map Width:250px
Coordinates:25.1664°N 121.4164°W
Region:Bali, New Taipei, Taiwan
Area:30 hectares
Established:10 January 1994
Authority:New Taipei City Government
Ecosystem:nature reserve

Wazihwei Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Bali District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is home to egrets, mudskippers, and fiddler crabs.

History

The area was declared as a nature reserve by the Council of Agriculture on 10 January 1994 in order to prevent further damaging to the ecosystem due to the water pollution from Tamsui River.[1]

Geography

The nature reserve is located at the tidal area of Tamsui River bank.[2] It consists of mangrove, mudflats and swamp.[1] [3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wazihwei Nature Reserve. 13 July 2016. Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. 28 August 2017.
  2. Web site: 9 June 2021. Wazihwei Nature Reserve. New Taipei City Travel. 3 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Wazihwei Nature Reserve. Lonely Planet. 3 November 2021.