Starting June 27, 1975, The Ministry of Agriculture, in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act, successively designated and announced 19 nature reserves. These reserves were managed by designated agencies to maintain and manage areas that represent Taiwan's ecosystems, have unique topographical and geological significance, or have genetic preservation, permanent observation, educational, and research value. On December 20, 2021, the Guandu Nature Reserve was abolished, leaving 18 national nature reserves.The Penghu County Government, Pingtung County Government, Taipei City Government, and Tainan City Government have respectively designated four nature reserves in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act.The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency allocates funds annually to collaborate with the Forestry Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture, relevant county and city governments, and academic research institutions to promote the management, maintenance, research, and educational outreach of these reserves.In accordance with Article 86 of the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act, which stipulates that "Any alteration of or damage to the natural status of a natural reserve is prohibited." these nature reserves are under the strictest protection provided by government agencies to preserve their original natural state and provide functions and value for academic research and educational outreach.To apply for entry into nature reserves, please use the "Hike Smart Taiwan Service" website to apply online; for nature reserves managed by local governments, please contact the county or city government directly.Maps of nature reserves can be downloaded from the “MOA Open Data” website.
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