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[[File:東勢林業文化園區Dongshi Forestry Culture Park 20210428212946 03.jpg|thumb|The wood storage pond in the past has become a well-known lotus pond.]]


The '''Dongshi Forestry Culture Park''' ({{zh|c=東勢林業文化園區|p=Dōngshì Línyè Wénhuà Yuánqū}}) is a forest in [[Dongshi District]], [[Taichung]], [[Taiwan]].
The '''Dongshi Forestry Culture Park''' ({{zh|t=東勢林業文化園區|s=东势林业文化园区|first=t|p=Dōngshì Línyè Wénhuà Yuánqū}}) is a forest in [[Dongshi District]], [[Taichung]], [[Taiwan]].


==History==
==History==
The forest area was originally established in 1956. In 1960, the Taiwan Daxueshan Forestry Corporation was established to collaborate with the [[Government of the United States]] where they funded the forestry development into logging production center. The total [[lumber]] processing and production area was 28 hectares, manned by 275 staffs at its peak production activities. In 1973, the production saw a decline due to the unsuitable tools and machines used for the type of logs processed. In 1974, the site was incorporated into the Daxueshan Forest District Demonstration Office of the [[Forestry Bureau]]. In 1988, the landlord of the factories asked for the site to be returned. Subsequently, the bureau decided to preserve the area.
The forest area was originally established in 1956. In 1960, the Taiwan Daxueshan Forestry Corporation was established to collaborate with the [[Government of the United States]] where they funded the forestry development into logging production center. The total [[lumber]] processing and production area was 28 hectares, with a staff count of 275 at its peak production. In 1973, the production saw a decline due to the unsuitable tools and machines used for the type of logs processed. In 1974, the site was incorporated into the Daxueshan Forest District Demonstration Office of the [[Forestry Bureau]]. In 1988, the landlord of the factories asked for the site to be returned. Subsequently, the bureau decided to preserve the area.


In 2004, a plan to create the Dongshi Forestry Cultural Park was unveiled. However, the plan was put on hold due to the [[wildfire]] which struck the forest on 13 May 2006, which resulted more than half of the forest area destroyed. Soon after that, restoration works were made to continue transforming it into a cultural park. On 24 December 2014, the [[Executive Yuan]] ratified the development plan of the area under the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects to attract private investors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forest.gov.tw/EN/0000223|title=Dongshih Forestry Culture Park|date=27 February 2018|website=Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan|accessdate=16 April 2018}}</ref>
In 2004, a plan to create the Dongshi Forestry Cultural Park was unveiled. However, the plan was put on hold due to the [[wildfire]] which struck the forest on 13 May 2006, which resulted more than half of the forest area destroyed. Soon after that, restoration works were made to continue transforming it into a cultural park. On 24 December 2014, the [[Executive Yuan]] ratified the development plan of the area under the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects to attract private investors.<ref>{{cite web|date=1 September 2021|url=https://www.forest.gov.tw/EN/0000223|title=Dongshih Forestry Culture Park|website=Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan|access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref>


==Geology==
==Geology==
The park spreads over an area of 225 hectares at an elevation of 500–700 meters above sea level. It also features a hiking trail.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002112&amp;id=694|title=Dongshi Forest Park|date=29 April 2008|website=Taiwan, the Heart of Asia|accessdate=16 April 2018}}</ref>
The park spreads over an area of 225 hectares at an elevation of 500–700 meters above sea level. It also features a hiking trail and a 5-hectare pond.<ref>{{cite news|last=Liao|first=George|date=30 June 2019|url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3735323|title=Central Taiwan’s Dongshi Forestry Culture Park open every day until September|work=Taiwan News|access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref> There is all year round flower and fireflies viewing at the park.<ref>{{cite web|date=25 February 2021|url=https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002112&id=694|title=Dongshih Forest Garden|website=Taiwan, the Heart of Asia|access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref>


==Exhibitions==
==Architecture==
The park features relics and tools used by the corporation during its operational time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://travel.taichung.gov.tw/en-us/Attractions/Intro/1253/Dongshi-Forestry-Culture-Park|date=22 November 2017|title=Dongshi Forestry Culture Park|website=Taichung Travel Net|accessdate=16 April 2018}}</ref>
The park features relics and tools used by the corporation during its operational time.<ref>{{cite web|date=13 August 2021|url=https://taichung.travel/en/attractions/intro/1253|title=Dongshi Forestry Culture Park|website=Taichung Travel Net|access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> It also has various facilities such as [[log cabin]]s, playgrounds, camping grounds, barbecue areas and conference rooms.

==Activities==
The park features all year round flower and fireflies viewing.<ref name="auto"/>

==Facilities==
The park features [[log cabin]]s, playgrounds, camping grounds, barbecue areas and conference rooms.


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 00:39, 25 March 2024

Dongshi Forestry Culture Park
東勢林業文化園區
Map
Typeforest
LocationDongshi, Taichung, Taiwan
Coordinates24°14′37.8″N 120°50′01.2″E / 24.243833°N 120.833667°E / 24.243833; 120.833667
Area225 hectares
Elevation500-700 meters
Established1956
The wood storage pond in the past has become a well-known lotus pond.

The Dongshi Forestry Culture Park (traditional Chinese: 東勢林業文化園區; simplified Chinese: 东势林业文化园区; pinyin: Dōngshì Línyè Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a forest in Dongshi District, Taichung, Taiwan.

History

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The forest area was originally established in 1956. In 1960, the Taiwan Daxueshan Forestry Corporation was established to collaborate with the Government of the United States where they funded the forestry development into logging production center. The total lumber processing and production area was 28 hectares, with a staff count of 275 at its peak production. In 1973, the production saw a decline due to the unsuitable tools and machines used for the type of logs processed. In 1974, the site was incorporated into the Daxueshan Forest District Demonstration Office of the Forestry Bureau. In 1988, the landlord of the factories asked for the site to be returned. Subsequently, the bureau decided to preserve the area.

In 2004, a plan to create the Dongshi Forestry Cultural Park was unveiled. However, the plan was put on hold due to the wildfire which struck the forest on 13 May 2006, which resulted more than half of the forest area destroyed. Soon after that, restoration works were made to continue transforming it into a cultural park. On 24 December 2014, the Executive Yuan ratified the development plan of the area under the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects to attract private investors.[1]

Geology

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The park spreads over an area of 225 hectares at an elevation of 500–700 meters above sea level. It also features a hiking trail and a 5-hectare pond.[2] There is all year round flower and fireflies viewing at the park.[3]

Architecture

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The park features relics and tools used by the corporation during its operational time.[4] It also has various facilities such as log cabins, playgrounds, camping grounds, barbecue areas and conference rooms.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Dongshih Forestry Culture Park". Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  2. ^ Liao, George (30 June 2019). "Central Taiwan's Dongshi Forestry Culture Park open every day until September". Taiwan News. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Dongshih Forest Garden". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Dongshi Forestry Culture Park". Taichung Travel Net. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
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