Wazihwei Nature Reserve

Wazihwei Nature Reserve (Chinese: 挖子尾自然保留區; pinyin: Wāzǐwěi Zìrán Bǎoliú Qū) is a nature reserve in Bali District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Wazihwei Nature Reserve
Chinese: 挖子尾自然保留區
Geography
LocationBali, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°9′59.2″N 121°24′59.1″E
Area30 hectares
Established10 January 1994
Governing bodyNew Taipei City Government
Ecology
Ecosystem(s)Nature reserve

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. It consists of mangrove and swamp.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Wazihwei Nature Reserve". Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
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