Chachayalaishan Major Wildlife Habitat

Name	Chachayalaishan Major Wildlife Habitat
Primary Protected  Features	Forest ecosystem
Area (Hectares)	2,004.40
Location	Compartments 28~30 of Chao-jhou Working Circle for National Forest
Central Management  Agency	Minisrtry of Agriculture
Local Management  ​Agency	Pingtung Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency
Date Established	October 19, 2000

Chachayalai Mountain is located at the southern end of Taiwan's mountain ranges. Such special geographical location highlights the importance of conservation for mid- and low-altitude wildlife. The abundant rainfall in this area contributes to complex flora composition, especially the rich variety of ferns. Forest type is mainly native broad-leaf forests, including 26 rare plant species such as Cyathea loheriv. The most famous species in the region is Taiwan's precious conifer, Amentotaxus formosana. It is one of the Rare and Valuable plant species protected by the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. Moreover, it is an endemic species of Taiwan that has survived from the Ice Age, and now has a reputation as a "living fossil". At present, they are densely populated and regenerating naturally.