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Wetlands are not only important habitats of various wildlife, but also have many important functions and values, including flood mitigation, coast protection, groundwater recharge, water purification, climate mitigation, education and recreation. But most coast exploitation in Taiwan ignored those facts, resulting in coastal wetlands have been widely destroyed. As the biggest and important remaining coastal mud flat in Taiwan, Shiangshan wetland at Shinchu is presently facing strong pressure from coast expl Although there are more people and less land in Taiwan, it is best to put more emphasis on environmental conservation. However, under the strong economic pressure of development, complete conservation seems impossible. How to wisely use the precious Shiangshan wetland by taking account of both economical development and natural conservation is more important. According to Ramsar Convention, the wise use of wetlands is “sustainable utilization for the benefit of mankind in a way compatible with the mai This study not only surveyed data about the definition, functions, values, and the sustainability of wetlands, but also defined the boundary for the system in which Shiangshan wetland affected and used. We further analyzed its state and direction of future development for the system. To improve the sustainable use of the Shiangshan wetland, this study also proposed a plan for its development and use. Besides, an assessment criteria for the wise use of coastal wetlands based on the wise use concept was
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