Kaohsiung is a city located in southern Taiwan , with Wildlife in Kaohsiung being one of the best in Taiwan., for both tourists and locals alike.. Kaohsiung City is also the most dense and the second largest city in Taiwan, with a population around 1.51 million. Amidst the hustle and bustle lie certain stretches of animal and wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. As one of two Central Municipalities under the administration of the Republic of China (ROC), Kaohsiung City is a second-level political division, with the same status as a province. The city is further divided into eleven districts, each with a district office that handles day-to-day businesses between the Kaohsiung City government and its citizens.
The Kenting national park and the banks of the river Ai are known for the best forest reserves and wildlife parks in Taiwan. The Kenting National Park is well known around Taiwan for having the best facilities for both tourists and local natives . In Taiwan, unlike in most Asian countries, there is a fair amount of preservation of animal life, flora and fauna. The beauty of Kaohsiung unlike say Taipei , the capital is the presence of many natural reserves and river side wildlife sanctuaries.
The history of national parks in Kaohsiung can be dated back to 1860s. Taiwan's National Parks were embedded with many goals: preservation, protection, education and recreation. However, improper management or excessive recreation will do damage to the sensitive and fragile ecological environments. Therefore, authorities concerned should set up National Parks' administration units-management agency and sufficient personnel, funds-and take measures of dividing each park to administrate in order to achieve those goals.
The National Parks in Taiwan was established according to the first and sixth clause of the National Park Laws. Its aim was to protect and preserve unique natural sceneries, wildlife, and historical sites in the national parks and to provide people with a place of education, recreation, and research. Therefore, national parks should equip with three goals: preservation, education and recreation, research to promote the growth of Wildlife in Kaohsiung. In terms of characteristics and management methods, national parks had four functions:
- To provide protective natural environment
- To preserve species and inheritable genetics
- To furnish national recreation and thrive local economy
- To promote academic researches and environmental education
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