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Achievements | Beauty and Sadness for over A Thousand Years
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Background

The natural floating island is composed of plants, including the Gramineae, shrubs, ferns, and even arbors. It takes at least 500 years to form a floating island. Only Taiwan and German have this scenic lake, and the only natural floating island in Taiwan is Shuanglianpi located in Yilan County’s Yuanshan Township.

There are more than 300 types of aquatic plants in Taiwan, and there are up to 112 aquatic plants in Shuanglianpi, 90 of which are from Taiwan. Shuanglianpi has one-third of aquatic plants, 58 aquatic insects, and 90 terrestrial insects. By area size and species ratio, the richness of species in Shuanglianpi is ranked at the top in the world's wetlands. This makes Shuanglianpi the best location for environmental education.

Unfortunately, the lake ecosystem in Shuanglianpi changed drastically compared to 1995 with numerous damages. Aquatic plants used to be everywhere, and the water area used to be wider and deeper. In the past, the slope between the land and the lake was mild. Right now, it is a steep slope. The most common species in the lake now, grass carps, chubs, and tilapias could not be seen in the past. These changes have shown that the wetland is severely damaged.

To restore this precious wetland, Wistron Foundation has collaborated with The Society of Wilderness since 2010 to create the Shuanglianpi Educational and Habitat Preservation Base. With a “Wetland School” in mind, habitat preservation and environmental education have been carried on continuously.

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participated Shuanglianpi environmental education from 2010 to 2022

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participated volunteer training from 2010 to 2022

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were held for Shuanglianpi ecosystem survey and research from 2010 to 2022

Our determination to protect Shuanglianpi has not changed since 2010. We find more we can do as we know more about it.

Shuanglianpi ecosystem survey and research: Shuanglianpi ecosystem survey, data collection, expert meeting and seminar.

Habitat protection: Habitat and species protection, micro-habitat creation, exotic species elimination, and various preservation works.

Advancement and promotion of environmental education: Regularly conduct outings, work vacation, preservation, volunteer training, theme activities, and promotions.

Environmentally-friendly agriculture promotion through social media: We advocate environmentally-friendly agriculture to reduce the pollution of pesticides and fertilizer to lands and water. Environmentally-friendly agriculture is organic agriculture conducted by farmers who have signed a contract. The area of organic agriculture becomes bigger year after year, and the crops are given to the vulnerable groups. Wistron Foundation also continues to foster the collaboration between the Society of Wilderness family groups and farmers to reach reciprocity.

Since 2016, volunteers from Wistron Group have joined the habitat preservation works, allowing employees to understand the precious wetland resources and have hands-on practices.

Shuanglianpi is surrounded by mountains, creating the calm and rustic atmosphere. Being there is like living in a secluded paradise. The natural floating island is a gigantic and beautiful garden, floating on the ocean. With the dedication spanning a century and the love spanning a millennium, we are working together to protect a bright future for Shuanglianpi.

To better convey the environmental education concept of protecting wetlands, Wistron Foundation and the Future Parenting platform have collaborated to produce a picture book about the stories of Shuanglianpi, “The Pond of Childhood”. It has been officially published and launched in January 2022. We invite you to page through the e-book online and enjoy the natural environment and touching stories of Shuanglianpi with your children.

Read E-Books Online: “The Pond of Childhood”.

Outcome

2021Protect 20 important species in Shuanglianpi.
Held 133 environmental education activities with 2488 participants.
The environmentally-friendly fields measured 13,000 square meters.The crops produced are given to eight care centers including Yilan Family Care Center, Singfu Children Care Center, and Yilan Welcare Center.
A total of 44 ecosystem surveys were conducted. Research and survey were conducted with Academia Sinica, National Ilan University, Fengjia University, Hydrotech Research Institute of NTU, and Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.

2020A total of 22 habitat maintenance activities were held, to eliminate exotic species and preserve habitats. More than 510 people participated.
A total of 17 important plants were protected in Shuanglianpi.
A total of 295 environmental courses, volunteer training, seminars, and researches were conducted around the surrounding area. More than 6400 people participated.
Environmentally-friendly fields of 10,000 square meters held 22 agricultural activities.

2019The Shuanglianpi Eco Classroom was ranked excellent in the 2019 evaluation of environmental education facilities.
A total of 16 endangering aquatic plants were protected.
Performed education promotion, exotic species elimination, and work vacation habitat preservation. A total of 300 activities were held.

2018Experts, academic professionals and researchers have been invited to convene preservation meetings. The strategies of habitat and species preservation were adjusted based on the survey and suggestions from experts.

2017In regards to the Beiti Preservation Area, because of the habitat improvement, the endangered aquatic plants regeneration improved when compared with the areas without preservation.
Precious species were found in at the edge of the lake.

2016An aquatic plant preservation area has been founded and the gradient optimization project has been launched to preserve aquatic plants.
Shuanglianpi received the education facility certification from Environmental Protection Administration, becoming the 136th in Taiwan and the 11th education facility in Yilan County.

2015Carried out location identification of floating island and the Wetland Creatures Protection Project.
As of 2015, there were more than 41,000 people visiting the Shuanglianpi Eco Classroom and participating relevant activities.

2014Hardware renovation and construction of the Shuanglianpi Eco Classroom. Signed environmentally-friendly agriculture contracts with local farmers. More than 10,000 people visited Shuanglianpi.

2013Designed teaching projects for local environment, established water recycling system for dry toilets and rainwater, organized Shuanglianpi volunteer groups, conducted aquatic plants conservation works.

2012Conducted epiphyte green project, displayed Shuanglianpi aquatic plants in ecosystem pond, promoted environmental education, preservation survey, natural activities and tour guide activities, collaborated with the community to improve public space and promote zero-toxic crop market.

2011Assigned dedicated personnel to Shuanglianpi to conduct space improvement projects and education promotion.

2010Collaborated with the Society of Wilderness to get the operating rights of the Shuanglianpi Eco Classroom from Yilan County Government by long-term leasing to conduct maintenance and project works. Shuanglianpi Educational Base was officially launched in October.

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