2024-03-17 05:40:55
[Media Today/Reporter Li Zudong reported]The Pingtung Branch of the Forestry and Conservation Department, Pingtung County Government, Pingtung University, Southern Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan, and the Tainan Branch of the Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture drove a car at Pingtung University on the 17th. The city campus held the Pingtung regional tree planting activity “Let’s Gather Trees to Accumulate Pingtung Forest Woods to Decorate the Earth’s Colorful Cloth”. It was organized by Yang Ruifen, Branch Director of the Pingtung Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Department, Qiu Huang Zhaochong, Secretary-General of the Pingtung County Government, and Pingtung University President Chen Yongsen, Deputy CEO of the Southern Joint Service Center Chen Wenliang, Secretary Zhuang Jincheng of the Tainan Branch of the Department of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation of the Ministry of Agriculture, and Kenting National Park Management Office, Farmland and Water Conservancy Department, Kaohsiung District Agricultural Improvement Field, Forestry Experimental Institute, Representatives from the Southern District Branch of the Agricultural and Food Administration, the National Museum of Marine Biology and Biology, representatives from the Committee Service Office such as Zhong Jiabin, Zhuang Ruixiong, Su Qingquan, and Xu Fugui, members of the Pingtung County Council Li Shibin and Pan Cuiyun, and Checheng Elementary School teachers, students, parents, Checheng Bao Nearly 400 people, including nearby villagers, volunteers from the Pingtung branch, and EMBA students from Pingtung University, jointly planted 2,652 native trees such as coral trees, dried rhizomes, moon oranges, and small-leaf thick-shell trees, adding 0.3 hectares to Pingtung. green space, looking forward to implementing the 11th “Enhancement of Ecosystem Service Functions” of the “23 Action Goals of the Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” and the 15th “Conservation of Land” of the “17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations” through actions. “Regional Ecology” also contributes to the path of net-zero carbon emissions and repairs the fragmented habitats in the human living circle, promoting the sustainable development of the ecological environment.
Pingtung Branch Director Yang Ruifen pointed out that in addition to maintaining the foundation of forest natural resources, the Forestry Conservation Department also needs to distribute the benefits of forests to the public. In addition to the Central Mountain Conservation Axis, nearly 60% of protected wild animals and plants are Asayama and hilly fields are a battlefield for conservation.
Pingtung University Checheng Campus is located in the middle and upper reaches of Baoli Creek, which is an important independent stream in the Hengchun Peninsula. Through Baoli Creek, it connects the ecological environment of Senchuan and Caspian Sea, and reaches Sheliao, Baoli, and Back Bay along the sea. The four communities of Xinjie and Xinjie have also achieved good results in the conservation of land crabs. The Checheng campus of Pingtung University is an important habitat for shallow mountain species. Recently, the Green Network Project of Chiayi University teacher Qiu Yuwen also recorded yellow crabs. The distribution record of the southernmost part of the throat marten is also a place where the mountain squid frequently appears. Many pangolin caves and image records have been discovered, showing the importance of mountain habitats in the Baoli River Basin. However, the locations found are all within the range of human activities. There is a high degree of overlap. It is hoped that through tree planting activities, original tree species of the Hengchun Peninsula, such as coral trees, kulizhen, mandarin oranges, and small-leaved thick-shell trees, will be planted to replace the original wire fences on the campus and gather 2,652 trees together. Strength, create a more friendly environment for wildlife, and also call on everyone to protect the rich resources of Baoli Creek, Morikawa and Caspian Sea.
Secretary-General Qiu Huang Zhaochong of the Pingtung County Government said that the slogan of this year’s Tree Planting Month is “Gather some trees together.” If everyone plants 3,000 trees a year and 30,000 trees in 10 years, Pingtung’s forest resources will be accumulated. , bringing good benefits to the environment. In addition, Car City is a designated scenic area with sunset scenery in Pingtung, and it is also the 150th anniversary of the Peony Society. We hope to jointly promote local sustainable development through a series of event marketing.
President Chen Yongsen of Pingtung University said that tree protection or tree planting activities are not just an action, but a commitment, symbolizing care for the earth and responsibility for future generations. We hope that through the cooperation of all parties, everyone will not only think of sunshine and beaches when visiting southern Taiwan, but also learn regarding Pingnan’s unique flora and fauna resources through in-depth eco-tourism.
Chen Wenliang, deputy CEO of the Southern Joint Service Center of the Political Yuan, said that trees are important producers in nature, playing the role of transmitting solar energy to other life forms, and are also an indispensable member of sustainable development. We hope that through every person and every hand from all over the world, we can plant saplings one following another, plant hope for future generations, care for the earth, and not only green the environment, but also protect ecological diversity.
Chen Zhengxiong, the mayor of Checheng Township, not only welcomes everyone to Checheng, but also hopes that everyone can make the environment in the back mountain area of Checheng better through activities. In addition, the mayor also particularly affirms the Pingtung Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Department for its work during the Chinese New Year. In the subsequent dry season, fire prevention promotions were carried out every holiday in conjunction with the cemetery to recycle gold paper and exchange it for good rice, which indeed reduced the incidence of weed fires in the cemetery.
Awards for communities with outstanding community forestry performance were also presented at the event, which were awarded by Pingtung County Checheng Township Houwan Humanities and Natural Ecology Conservation Association (Excellent), Dong County Laiyi Township Traditional Hunting Culture Association (Excellent), and Kaohsiung City Yanchao District Jinshan The Community Development Association (Excellent Work) and the Kaohsiung City Linong River Environmental Art Promotion Association (Excellent Work) were awarded. Thanks to the community for its long-term independent call and continuous promotion to develop conservation actions that are in line with local characteristics, so that the concept of sustainable development of natural resources can be gradually implement.
Almost all the people who came to the scene today came to participate in a tree planting activity for the first time. The children said that it was a sense of accomplishment to plant trees for the first time. There were also children who were brought to plant trees by their parents because of myopia. They not only planted trees but also listened carefully. Nearly half an hour of explanation on the benefits of tree planting. In addition to people from neighboring communities and the Hengchun area who have spread word of mouth to participate, a family even traveled south from Tainan to participate in the tree planting event at 6 a.m. The parents said they saw the event information on Facebook, so they brought their children to participate, and the children He said that the first time he planted a tree felt very special. Although he felt sleepy following getting up too early, he still found it interesting to plant trees.
The Pingtung Branch of the Forestry and Conservation Department stated that the tree species planted in the tree planting activities are all native tree species suitable for the south. They have flowers, fruits, and hedge plants that are resistant to pruning, including coral trees with fragrant white flowers that can attract A large number of insects visit, and the fruits can also be eaten by birds. Kulizhen has shiny leaves, and its green, yellow, red and purple-black fruits coexist in the same bunch. It is of great ornamental value, and the community has also developed the concept of Kulizhen. Jams, drinks and other local specialty products; the moon orange, which has a strong floral fragrance that can travel thousands of miles, not only has lovely red fruits, but also the wood is an important material for making daily utensils in the early days; the small-leaf thick-shell tree has small and dense branches and leaves, strong germination and resistance to pruning , is a very good hedge plant. I hope that the unique forest trees will become the colorful cloth that will decorate the earth in the future.
In order to allow all participants to “gather some trees together”, the Pingtung Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Department prepared a total of 400 iron-colored and moon-orange saplings to give to people who came to participate in the tree planting activities. We hope that everyone will enjoy the variety of life around their living environment. In addition to increasing landscape benefits, trees can also provide biological habitats, connect lifelines within ecological corridors, improve the integrity and connectivity of the ecosystem, and create an environment in which humans and nature coexist harmoniously.
In addition, the Hengchun Collection of the Southern District Taxation Bureau brought tax consultation, online donation invoices and other APP usage tips, Pingtung County Fire Department Hengchun Branch’s publicity on grave sweeping and fire prevention, Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Department Tainan Branch Lin Xiashui The Baoda Battle Board Game Interaction, the Pingtung Branch Office’s board game specially designed for the Baoli River Senchuan Caspian Ecosystem, the very creative interactive game once morest various mountain rats, and many other educational and entertaining games are also very popular. , and the Political Style Office of Pingtung Branch also handled the “Join Hands for Integrity and Happiness”
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