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Illegal picking of reef pemphis, a maritime plant, is becoming a serious concern in Pingtung County’s Kenting (墾丁), prompting an investigation by Kenting National Park Headquarters.
Reef pemphis, which grows along the coast and only on coral reefs, can be found around the Hengchun Peninsula and at one time was used as potted plants or herbal medicine by locals, the park said on Tuesday.
Removal of the plants compromises the protective function of the natural coastline and disrupts coastal habitats, park administration Deputy Director Hsu Shu-kuo (許書國) said.
Flower picking has always been a problem, but the practice is increasing, Hsu said, adding
The Kenting National Park Headquarters yesterday said it would increase nighttime patrols on beaches in the park in Pingtung County, after New Year’s Eve revelers left them covered in used firework shells and other trash.
Park officials said they had received numerous complaints, adding that they had issued a reminder that setting off fireworks in the park is illegal and subject to fines.
Local residents posted images of the waste on the Professional Technology Temple (PTT) online bulletin board system, which drew much attention from other users, the park said.
A user surnamed Chang (張) posted pictures of waste left on Nanwan
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