Coastal Wetlands Protection in Taiwan :Strategies and Institution

• Main Authors: Liu, Ching-Ching, 劉靜靜
• Other Authors: Chiau, Wen-Yan
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 1995
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/80975668709624990653

碩士 === 國立中山大學 === 海洋環境學系 === 83 === Wetlands - which generlly include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas - provide vital habite for fish and widelife and offer numerous other benefits. However most of the coastal wetlands in Taiwan are threatened by human activities such as drainage for agriculture production, filling for industrial development, and the discharge of wastes into waters. This essay discusses the problems and issues of coastal wetlands protection occured in Taiwan. It advocates a "wise use" concept of wetlands and highlights the necessity of proper institution for wetland administration. Several strategies on wetlands management are also proposed in response to the challenges that we are facing in Taiwan today.