Pingtung's Sheding Natural Park Promotes Deer Conservation, Sustainability

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Pingtung’s Sheding Natural Park in Taiwan’s far south is a haven for local flora and fauna, including the once critically endangered Formosan sika deer. Park rangers hope to teach sustainability through educational tours.

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00:00With more than 50 types of butterfly, hundreds of plant species, and distinct natural scenery

00:11such as trees growing atop ancient coral reefs, She Ding Natural Park in Pindong County,

00:17part of Khen Ding National Park, is many nature lovers' favorite secret spot in the far south of

00:22Taiwan. Zhao Min Kun is one of the park rangers here. He says giving these small group tours has

00:28been an educational experience for both the visitors and himself.

00:36The park is quieter than most tourist attractions, which has helped local flora and fauna flourish

00:44with as little disturbance as possible. But some animals have had to rely on humans,

00:50such as the Formosan cicadir. It was once on the brink of extinction,

00:55now repopulating its habitat after years of effort.

00:58The eastern area of the park has been reserved for Formosan cicadir research.

01:25As the park gains popularity, the local community may face more challenges maintaining the harmony

01:31between humans and nature. But they are still optimistic that with more education and exposure,

01:37people may grow to cherish what nature has to offer.

01:39Patrick Chen and Ring Lin for Taiwan Plus.

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