The deep and diverse importance of wetlandsBy Yang Chih-chiang 楊智強The results of a survey on black-faced spoonbills are in: A total of 4,514 birds were counted, an increase of 410 from last year. It is an administrative and procedural matter, but also a key test of whether Taiwan is meaningfully upholding the principles of the Wetland Conservation Act (濕地保育法). Wetland assessments are rooted in ecological value and biological importance, for which the Cieding Wetland has long met the standards of national importance. By measure of black-faced spoonbills alone, the Cieding Wetland is already well within this threshold. In keeping with the “wise use” principle of the Wetland Conservation Act, it would be a win-win for conservation, and disaster prevention and mitigation.

Source: Taipei Times March 10, 2026 16:01 UTC