Lu Dao – ENVIRONMENT & NATURE

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台灣 / 臺東縣 / 紅頭嶼 – 環境 及 自然

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Location of the Island of Taiwan in East Asia
( ontheworldmap.com )

The Island of Taiwan
& Penghu, Kinmen & Matsu Islands
Also shown are:
Green Island ( Lu Dao ) & Orchid Island ( Lan Yu )
( cia.gov )

Location of Orchid Island (Lan yu)
near the Island of Taiwan
( borneoficus.info )

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Links to individual topics for LANYU – ENVIRONMENT & NATURE

are presented on this site in the following categories :

ENVIRONMENT & NATURE – 環境 及 自然

BIODIVERSITY – 生命多樣性 … BIRDS – 鳥類 … FISH – 魚類 … FORESTS – 森林 … GEOLOGY – 地質 … HIKING – 徒步 … ISLANDS – 島嶼 … LAKES – 湖泊 … MARINE LIFE – 海洋生物 … MOUNTAINS – 山 … NATURE – 自然 … PARKS – 公園 … RIVERS – 河流

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ORCHID ISLAND (LAN YU)

台灣 / 臺東縣 / 紅頭嶼

ENVIRONMENT & NATURE

環 境 及 自 然

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BIODIVERSITY – 生 命 多 樣 性

Thick legged fiddler crab. Lanyu
( taipeitimes.com )

  • Biodiversity on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中生命多樣性的角色

  • Lanyu (Orchid Island) is one of Taiwan’s most biologically unique places. Located southeast of the main Island of Taiwan in the path of the warm Kuroshio Current, the island combines tropical rainforest, volcanic mountains, coral reefs & rich marine ecosystems in a relatively small area. Because of its isolation, many species evolved separately & are found nowhere else on Earth. One of the most remarkable features of Lanyu is that it is Taiwan’s only true tropical rainforest environment. The island’s hot, humid climate supports dense forests filled with orchids, ferns, pandanus trees, and tropical coastal plants that are uncommon or absent on Taiwan’s main island. The island was renamed “Orchid Island” because of its famous native orchids, especially wild moth orchids. Scientists have documented around 65 orchid species on Lanyu with many considered threatened or extremely rare.

  • Several animals are endemic to Lanyu, meaning they exist nowhere else. Examples include: (i) the Lanyu scops owl; (ii) the Rhinogobius lanyuensis; (iii) unique reptiles and bird populations adapted to the island’s forests and coastline; and (iv) the freshwater goby Rhinogobius lanyuensis which has recently received stronger legal protection in Taiwan because its habitat has been threatened by typhoons, waterway construction, and environmental change.

  • The marine biodiversity around Lanyu is extremely important. Coral reefs ring much of the island and support tropical fish, sea turtles, reef organisms, and migratory species carried northward by the Kuroshio Current. The island is especially famous for flying fish migrations, which are central both ecologically and culturally.

  • A major reason Lanyu still retains much of its biodiversity is the traditional ecological knowledge of the indigenous Tao people (also called Yami). For centuries, the Tao developed seasonal fishing systems, rituals, and taboos that effectively limited overfishing and protected breeding cycles. During flying fish season, certain fish species are harvested while reef fish are avoided, helping marine populations recover naturally. The Tao calendar divides the year according to ecological cycles: (i) waiting season; (ii) flying fish season; and (iii) reef fishing season. This traditional system acts almost like a community-based conservation program. Modern researchers increasingly recognize these customs as sophisticated environmental management practices rather than superstition.

  • Lanyu faces environmental pressures. Tourism, climate change, stronger typhoons, invasive species & habitat disturbance threaten some native ecosystems. Another long-standing issue is the controversial nuclear waste storage site established on the island in the 1980s, which many Tao residents have opposed for decades.

  • Today, Lanyu is viewed as: (i) a biodiversity hotspot of tropical Taiwan; and (ii) a living example of indigenous ecological stewardship The island has even been proposed as one of Taiwan’s potential World Heritage Sites because of the combination of natural ecosystems and Tao cultural traditions.

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BIRDS – 鳥 類

Xigu Lagoon (七股潟湖) Conservation Center
celebrates endangered bird species in Tainan
( taiwannews.com.tw )

  • Birding on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中鳥類的角色

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  • Lanyu — also known as Orchid Island (蘭嶼) — is one of the most fascinating bird habitats in Taiwan. Because the island sits between Taiwan and the northern Philippines, its birdlife mixes Taiwanese, tropical Philippine, migratory East Asian, and oceanic seabird species. Birders consider it one of the best places in Taiwan for seeing rare island birds and migratory visitors.
  • Some of the island’s most famous birds include:
  • Elegant Scops Owl
    The “Lanyu Scops Owl” is an endemic island subspecies found only on Lanyu. It lives in subtropical forest and is often heard at night near villages and mountain slopes. Conservation groups consider it important because of its tiny range and vulnerability to habitat disturbance.
  • Whistling Green Pigeon
    Also called the Taiwan Green Pigeon, this beautiful green bird is much easier to observe on Lanyu than on Taiwan’s main island. BirdLife International treats Lanyu as especially important for this species.
  • Japanese Paradise Flycatcher
    A striking migratory bird with long ribbon-like tail feathers in males. Lanyu is one of the few places in Taiwan where it breeds regularly.
  • Philippine Cuckoo-Dove
    This tropical dove reflects Lanyu’s close ecological ties to the Philippines. It is uncommon elsewhere in Taiwan.
  • Brown-eared Bulbul
  • Large numbers occur on the island, especially during migration periods. Lowland White-eye
  • One of the island’s most abundant resident birds, commonly seen in forests, villages, and farmland.
  • The island is also excellent for observing seabirds and coastal birds, including:
  • terns
  • herons
  • reef herons
  • shearwaters
  • boobies
  • migratory shorebirds (“waders”)
  • Bird migration on Lanyu is especially interesting because the island lies along routes used by birds traveling between the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and mainland Asia. During migration seasons, unusual species can appear after storms or strong winds
  • .Ecologically, Lanyu is considered so important that BirdLife International recognizes it as a special secondary endemic bird area connected to Taiwan’s endemic bird region.
  • The island’s birdlife is closely connected with the culture of the indigenous Tao people (also called Yami). Traditional Tao culture emphasizes respect for seasonal cycles, forests, and the sea, which helped preserve much of Lanyu’s natural environment for centuries.
  • For birdwatchers, the best times to visit are usually:
  • Spring migration (March–May)
  • Early summer breeding season
  • Autumn migration (September–October)
  • Night birding tours are particularly popular for hearing and spotting the Lanyu Scops Owl. Some visitors on travel forums describe “夜觀” (“night observation”) walks as one of the island’s highlights.

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FISH – 魚 類

Ancient stone fishing weir. Penghu. (smithsonianmag.com)

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FORESTS – 森 林

Xinhua National Forest Arboretum (新化國家植物園)
Tainan
( tainancity.com )

  • Forests on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中森林的角色

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GEOLOGY – 地 質

Central Geological Survey of Taiwan
( moeacgs.gov.tw )

  • Geology of Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中地質的角色

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  • Mineral Resources of Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼礦產資源

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  • Hot Springs on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中溫泉的角色

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  • Volcano on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中火山的角色

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HIKING – 徒 步

Hiking in the culture of Tainan
( lydiascapes.com )

  • Hiking on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中徒步的角色

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ISLANDS – 島 嶼

Turtle Island (Guishan Dao – 龜山島). Yilan. (volcano.si.edu)

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LAKES – 湖 泊

Coral Lake (珊瑚潭). Tainan
( sygic.com )

  • Lakes on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中湖泊的角色

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MARINE LIFE – 海 洋 生 物

The Taiwan Fisheries Agency has established Marine Resource Conservation Zones for sustainable management of marine life. (fa.gov.tw)

  • Marine life of Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中海洋生物的角色

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  • Aquatic life of Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼化中水生生物的角色

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MOUNTAINS – 山

Qigu Salt Mountain. Tainan
( taiwan.net.tw )

  • Mountains on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中山的角色

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  • Climbing on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼化中登山的角色

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NATURE – 自 然

Taiwanese Cypress Trees. Len Feng Ying (林鳳營落羽松).
(twtainan.net)

  • Nature on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中自然的角色

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  • Natural scenic areas of Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中公自然景區角色

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  • Environment of Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中環境的角色

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  • Ecology of Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中生態的角色

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  • Conservation on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中保護的角色

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PARKS – 公 園

Tai Jiang National Park (台江國家公園). Tainan. (taiwan-scene.com)

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RIVERS – 河 流

Liuchuan River (綠川). Taichung. (taichung.gov.tw)

  • Rivers on Orchid Island – 紅頭嶼文化中河流的角色

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