The Keelung City Government is reviewing “natural landscape” and “natural monument” designation applications filed on behalf of Heping Island Park (和平島公園) and a “seal-shaped rock” off Badouzi (八斗子), the Keelung Department of Economic Affairs said.
The respective applications were filed by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration and the Wild Bird Society of Keelung, seeking to have the areas listed in the two categories defined in the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act (文化資產保存法).
Weathering and coastal erosion have created a unique landscape at the coast of Heping Island and along the Badouzi coast, including pedestal rocks that resemble mushrooms or
By Lu Heien-hsiu and Liu Tzu-hsuan / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe Keelung City Government is reviewing “natural landscape” and “natural monument” designation applications filed on behalf of Heping Island Park （和平島公園） and a “seal-shaped rock” off Badouzi （八斗子）, the Keelung Department of Economic Affairs said.
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COVID-19: Trails, beaches shut to halt virus’ spread
REMAIN HOME: The Forestry Bureau said enforcement of mask rules for hikers was not feasible, and there was a shortage of medical personnel to rescue stranded hikers
By Lee Li-fa and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writer
The Council of Agriculture’s Forestry Bureau on Saturday closed a dozen hiking trails in Kaohsiung and Pingtung County to tourists until Friday over COVID-19 concerns.
The enforcement of mask rules for hikers was not feasible, the agency said, adding that due to the outbreak, there was a shortage of medical personnel to rescue stranded hikers.