Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
The Chiayi Forest District Office of the Forestry Bureau will organize a trail working holiday event from October 28 to 30 on the Tefuye Ancient Trail and within the Alishan National Scenic Area, inviting members of the public aged 18 and above who are interested in trail maintenance to join. Registration is open from now until October 16, 2016.
The beautiful tree-lined mountain path of the Tefuye Ancient Trail. (Photo provided by Chiayi Forest District Office, Forestry Bureau)
Huang Miaosiou, Director of the Chiayi Forest District Office, stated that the trail working holiday aims to provide a learning and experiential space, as well as a way for the public to give back to the environment, through learning and interactive exchange. The event primarily focuses on teaching simple trail maintenance tasks. By physically participating in repairing trails and tidying up the environment, participants can give back to society while also enjoying mental and physical rest and fulfillment.
Cloud leaves on the Tefuye Ancient Trail. (Photo provided by Chiayi Forest District Office, Forestry Bureau)
Since 2007, the Forestry Bureau has actively promoted public participation and public-private collaboration. Organizing trail working holiday events provides an opportunity for the public to engage in the maintenance of Taiwan’s ecological environment. It is hoped that through the process of trail maintenance, the public can view nature from a different perspective, shift their recreational habits from being mere consumers of nature to becoming producers or participants, and transform public energy into a force for trail maintenance and management.
The Tefuye Ancient Trail is perfect for hiking and enjoying mountain scenery. (Photo provided by Chiayi Forest District Office, Forestry Bureau)
This working holiday event will take place from October 28 to 30, 2016, spanning three days and two nights. Registration is open from now until October 16 (Sunday), with a planned intake of 30 participants. Each participant will be charged NT$3,900 (including transportation fees from Chiayi Railway Station or Chiayi HSR Station to Alishan National Scenic Area and the Tefuye Ancient Trail, accommodation, meals, insurance, and activity costs). Registration forms can be downloaded online and submitted via fax or email.
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Event Name: Tefuye Ancient Trail Working Holiday
Organizer: Chiayi Forest District Office, Forestry Bureau
Contact Number: (05) 2787-006 ext. 143 or 145
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