Sicao Wetlands

Sicao Wetlands
四草 (Chinese)
Sicao Wetlands is located in Tainan
Sicao Wetlands
Sicao Wetlands
LocationAnnan District, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates23°01′46.8″N 120°08′15.9″E / 23.029667°N 120.137750°E / 23.029667; 120.137750
TypeWetland
Surface area5.15 km2 (1.99 sq mi)

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]

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]

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

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "熱門景點: 四草野生動物保護區 (Top Attractions: Sihcao Wildlife Refuge)" (in Chinese). Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Administration. Archived from the original on 2008-02-15.
  2. ^ Sihcao Wetland introduction, ESL99, archived from the original on 20 August 2009 quoted from TT News
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