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A Study on Function and Value of Niaosong Wetland Slide 2 Outline 1.Purposes 2.Research Questions 3.Methodology 4.Introduction 5.Ecological Creatures 6.Findings and Discussion 7.Difficulties 8.Suggestions Slide 3 1. Purposes Discovering the function and value Improving peoples familiarity with Niaosong Wetland Developing peoples conscience about ecological environment Contributing the suggestions to Kaohsiung Wild Bird Society Slide 4 2. Research Questions How did Niaosong Wetland form? What are the features and principles of ecological cultivation? What are the visitors recognitions and preferences? What may the difficulties be? What are some ways to overcome? Slide 5 3. Methodology Collection of sources Observation Interview with staff of Kaohsiung Wild Bird Society Questionnaires Data analysis Slide 6 4. Introduction Niaosong Wetland Beside the Chengcing Lake Constructed wetland Contribution from Kaohsiung Wild Bird Society and Wetland Preservation Institution The first wetland park in Taiwan Slide 7 Map of Niaosong Wetland Slide 8 Introduction: Pictures Slide 9 Slide 10 5. Ecological Creatures Plants Insects Birds and ducks Slide 11 5.Ecological Creatures Cont. Plants Aquatic Plants Terrestrial Plants Slide 12 Plants: Aquatic plants Pongamia Pinnata L. Oierre Ex Merr. Salix Babynolica L. Barringtonia Racemosa L. Blume Pictures taken by group members Wetland Plants Slide 13 Plants: Aquatic plants Salix Warburgii Cyperus Alternifolius Colocasia Tonoimo Pictures taken by group members Emerged Plants Slide 14 Plants: Aquatic plants Hibiscus Mutabilis Salvinia Natans Ludwigia x T aiwanensis Peng Total 215 species Pictures taken by group members Floating Plants Slide 15 Arbor Excoecaria Agallocha L. Delonix Regia Terminalia Catappa L. Pictures taken by group members Plants: Terrestrial Plants Slide 16 Shrub Plants: Terrestrial Plants Asclepias Curassavica Diospyros Discolor Willd Crotalaria Pallida Ait. Pictures taken by group members Slide 17 Herb Plants: Terrestrial Plants Panicum Maximum Jacq Alpinia Zerumbet Hedychium Coronarium Koenig Pictures taken by group members Total 215 species Slide 18 5. Ecological Creatures Cont. Insects On water surface In the garden On leaves of tallow trees On the blossoms Slide 19 Insects: On water surface Anax Panybeus Acisoma Panorpoides Pseudothemis Zonata Pictures are from Slide 20 Insects: In the garden Ceriagrion Glabrum (Zygoptera) Ischnura Senegalensis Agriocnemis Pygmaea Pictures are from Slide 21 Insects: On leaves of tallow tree ( ladybug ) Aspidomorpha Miliaris From Aspidomorpha Miliaris http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/ html/note/ruician/ruician3 8/ruician38.htm Aspidomorpha Miliaris www.kanshin.com Slide 22 Insects: On leaves of tallow trees Rhyothemis Variegata Aria Thosea Sinensis (Slugs) Rhyothemis Variegata Aria Pictures are from Slide 23 Insects: On the blossoms Ceriagrion Latericium Danaus Chrysippus Rhyothemis Variegata Aria Total 138 species Pictures are from Slide 24 5. Ecological Creatures Cont. Birds and ducks On the top of branches or trunk In the bush Beside the pond Slide 25 Birds and Ducks: On top of branches or trunks Hypothymis Azurea (Black-napped Monarch) Megalaima Oorti (Taiwan Barbet) Picoides Canicapillus (Woodpecker) Pictures are from Slide 26 Birds and Ducks: In the bush Prinia Subflava Prinia Flaviventris Pomatorhinus Ruficollis (Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler) Pictures are from Slide 27 Birds and Ducks: Beside the Pond Gallinula Chloeopus (Common Moorhen) Ixobrychus Cinnamomeus Pictures are from Alcedo Atthis (Common Kingfisher) Slide 28 Ecological function and value Educational function and value Leisure function and value 6.Findings and Discussion Slide 29 Ecological function and value Ecological Hydrology Supplying Purifying Circulation 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Pictures taken by group members Slide 30 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Ecological function and value Plants Cultivation A good habitat for plants Pictures taken by group members Slide 31 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Ecological function and value Plants Cultivation Attracting birds and insects Ficus Superba Picture taken by group members Buddha's Lamp http://photo.pchome.com.tw /ycbutterfly/125396577377 Cardiospermum Halicacabum blog.roodo.com/abun3/ar chives/2815283.html Slide 32 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Ecological function and value Plants Cultivation Preserving native plants ( ) Hibiscus Tiliaceus (Cuban Bast) Bischofia Javanica Blume Callicarpa Formosana Rolfe Pictures taken by group members Slide 33 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Ecological function and value Plants Cultivation Removing exotic plants Eichhornia Crassipes (Water Hyacinth) Common Parthenium Mile-a-minute Weed Pictures taken by group members Slide 34 Ecological function and value Insects Cultivation Favorable ecological conditions 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Pictures taken by group members Slide 35 Ecological function and value Insects Cultivation A variety of species 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Pachliopta aristolochiae Eurema Blanda Arsakia Anoplophora Malasisca From Slide 36 Ecological function and value Insects Cultivation Sanctuary for rare insects 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Insects hatching house Picture taken by group members Slide 37 Ecological function and value Birds and Ducks Protection Bird Freeing is prohibited 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Pictures taken by group members Slide 38 Ecological function and value Birds and Ducks Protection Removing exotic birds 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. www.tnbs.org.tw ( ) Acridotheres Javanicus (Mynabird) www.tnbs.org.tw ( ) Copsychus Malabaricus www.tnbs.org.tw Garrulax canorus Slide 39 Ecological function and value Birds and Ducks Protection Protecting native species 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. ( ) Magalaima Oorti From ( ) Lanius Cristatus ( ) Oriolus Chinensis http://album.udn.com/community/i mg/PSN_PHOTO/felixchang/f_41 71235_1.jpg Picture taken by group members Slide 40 Educational function and value Abundant nature classroom 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Pictures taken by group members Slide 41 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Educational function and value Free explanation Pictures taken by group members Slide 42 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Educational function and value Regular activities Pictures taken by group members Slide 43 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Educational function and value Information boards Pictures taken by group members Slide 44 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Leisure Function and Value Relaxation Pictures taken by group members Slide 45 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Leisure Function and Value Exercise Pictures taken by group members Slide 46 Leisure Function and Value Observation 6.Findings and Discussion Cont. Pictures taken by group members Slide 47 6.Visitors Recognitions and Preferences Most popular to the Working people Slide 48 6.Visitors Recognitions and Preferences Cont. Most popular for relaxation Slide 49 6.Visitors Recognitions and Preferences Cont. Positive reaction towards this place Slide 50 Funds and manpower insufficiency Dog walking Fishing Creatures freeing Facilities destruction 7. Difficulties Slide 51 8. Suggestions To broadcast ecological film To set up binoculars To educate students To recruit volunteers To promote environmental conservation To form community culture Slide 52 References (2008) (2001) (2007) (2003) http://www.kwbs.org.tw/95web/ Slide 53 Thank you for listening