Jiujiu Peaks Nature Reserve

Information

Date of Proclamation	May 22, 2000
Size of Area (ha)	1,198.4466
Primary Object for Protection	The location of a collapsed precipice due to the earthquake
Scope of Administration	Within the Puli working district, the sub-section 30,31 of section 8, the sub-section 16-19 of section 9, the sub-section 26,27,30,31,34,35 of section 10, the sub-section 17-20、23、26-30、32、33 of section 11, the sub-section 15-20 of section 12, the sub-section 1,2 of section 13, the sub-section 1-3,13-18 of section 15, the sub-section 1,2,5-7 of section 16, the sub-section 1,2 of section 17, the sub-section 5-7 of section 18, the sub-section 5,11,12 of section 19,and the sub-section 22 of section 20.
Authority in-charge-of	Nantou Forest District Office

 

“Jiujiu” means “ninety-nine”, which signifies the continuous and extending mountains and peaks of the Jiujiu Peaks. Geologically, Jiujiu Peaks belong to the Huoyenshan conglomerate layer of the upper Toukoshan formation. It is prone to rain erosion and thus many sharp peaks and deep ditches are formed. Moreover, the Jiujiu peaks is located at Wu Xi River where the hollowing out of the stream often leads to collapse, leaving this area with steep and precipitous cliffs. In order to protect the spectacular geological scene, Jiujiu Peaks Nature Reserve was established. Basic profiles of the fauna and the flora in the area were documented to better understand how the change of the habitat affects the number of fauna and flora, as well as their resilience. Since then, a number of species and rare flora have been investigated and protected by the endemic center.