澎湖南方四島
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Island Song
National parks embrace the beauty of nature. Our mission, as workers in national parks, is to share this beauty with the world.
Taiwan is rife with marine resources, especially South Penghu Marine National Park, which boasts diverse coral reef ecosystems.
The Marine National Park Headquarters planned an eco-craft trail at Dongyuping Island for travelers to climb Pingding and ob-
serve how fringed reefs extend from the island into the sea. Gazing out at the horizon, the coral reefs, and the island’s traditional
settlements allows one to truly experience the value of South Penghu Marine National Park.
In addition to natural ecosystems, the management efforts spearheaded by Marine National Park Headquarters and passionate
investment by all parties are testament to the compassion of people. Since Marine National Park Headquarters published “Ranger
Diaries: Work and Life in South Penghu Marine National Park” in 2021, we’ve hoped that each publication from “Themed Works of
Marine National Parks” presents our conservation efforts towards national parks so that other like-minded people can see oppor-
tunities for humans and nature to prosper together.
Let us stand atop islands and send our hearts to the oceans.Marine National Park Headquarters Director
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Ranger Diaries: Work andLifein South Penahu Marine National Park
"He came as a stranger, but when he left, he became an old friend of the islanders." When I finished reading our colleague Wu Ming-han's experiences in the national park and examining his series of photos, I felt this sentence best summed up the impact he had with the islanders.
Our park rangers perform important conservation work on the ocean, and, as well, their footprints can be seen on almost every corner of the island as they undertake their challenging work. I am honoured to introduce this book to al our partners who help protect this precious land with such enthusiasm. I wish to dedicate this account by Wu Ming-han to all our volunteers, park rangers and residents who have guarded the four islands of southern Penghu for generations. These people now make up a big family who come from all over Taiwan and I acknowledge the contribution you have all made to preserving our National Park. The con- tents of this book are not only an account of the magnificent land and the beauty of its changing seasons, but it's also about the responsibility and love people feel for this land. Through Ming-han's lived experience of the national park, we can know that no matter where you go, as long as you treat the land and each other with love and respect, you will feel at home.
I look forward to the partners of the Marine National Park Headquarters laughing and talking about memories that are evoked by this book. I also hope that readers can take this book with them on the four islands of southern Penghu to feel the charm and beauty of the people and the land.
Director, Marine National Park Headquarters
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