National Parks of Taiwan

To disseminate eco-protection concepts Shei-pa National Park Headquarters is holding the “2009 1st National Park Youth Camp”. The camp will be held on three occasions and the first camp will be held on August 4 at Wuling and with each group numbering 40 people. College students are invited to register. The number for fax registration is：037-996351, the postal address is No. 100, Sheuiweiping, Fuxing village, Dahu rural township, Miaoli County and the telephone number for enquires is：037-996100ext. 850.

The activity is intended to nurture young people’s interest in the great outdoors, improve their communication skills, make them more independent, help them develop a love for nature and life and give them eco-protection knowledge.

The first day’s activities include “Planning a Camp”, “Hiking Supplies Lecture and  Purchase”, “Ecological Observation”, “Getting to Know Shei-pa National Park”, “Camp Teaching and Understanding the Environment”. The second day will feature a walk to Cika Cabin(七卡山莊), Kupo (Crying Slope哭坡) and on to the East Peak of Syue Mountain and then return to Cika Cabin.

Wuling has excellent scenery and a pristine natural environment with lush greenery and a river. Mandarin ducks* can often be seen flying overhead and butterflies** fill the air. Everyone is invited to get close to nature experience the natural beauty of Wuling.

*Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata 鴛鴦).
**Highland red-belly swallowtail butterfly (Atrophaneura horishana 曙鳳蝶)

Translated by：Kevin Lax
Source：Shei-pa National Park Headquarters