Application for Entry to Yushan, Taroko and Shei-pa National Park Ecological Protection Areas and Archeological Protection Area- Zhuilu old Road Unit: Independent Team Dates of Expedition: From May 1, 2006 To Time of Arrival (Please arrive promptly): Month: May Contact en route: Radio Frequency: 145.00 May 4, 2006 Date: 01 Time: 6:00 AM Team Leader Cell: 0912345678 Itinerary Point of Entry: Chilai North Peak Daily Itinerary (Please fill out daily routes): May 1 Trailhead→Heishuitang Cabin→Chenggong Cabin May 2 Chenggong Cabin→Qilai N. Pk.→Qilai Cabin May 3 Qilai Cabin→Qilai Main Pk. →Chenggong Cabin May 4 Chenggong Cabin→Heishuitang Cabin→Trailhead Environmental Protection Protocol: Team leaders are required to make sure team members follow the regulations (please check boxes). □ Do not leave any leftovers. Compost (biodegradable materials) must be buried deeply away from water sources. Extra food and all garbage must be taken out with you. □ Bring your own fuel (e.g., butane gas). Woodcutting and campfires are strictly prohibited. □ □ □ □ Pack out empty fuel canisters. Keep water sources clean, use water sparingly. Where toilet facilities are unavailable, human waste must be buried deeply away from water sources and campsites. Bring a shovel. In order to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem, please keep to the marked trails. Do not wander off. Pack out your garbage and recyclables. Please help us by picking up litter you may encounter along the trail. Emergency protocol: (Please check boxes) □ Team leaders must carry a GPS tracker, maps, compass, cell phone, two-way radio, and first-aid kit (including medication for altitude sickness and other mountain hazards). Check that these items are in order before starting out. □ Purchase accident and medical insurance. Each member should maintain good health and stay with the team. □ Person in Daily Contact with Team Leader: Shan-Feng Chang Tel: 038621100 Cell: 0921-234567 On call 24 hours. □ During typhoons, forest fires or other emergencies, please do not risk entering wilderness areas. Keep in contact with the park headquarters or police. 1 Team Leader: Su-Ming Li National ID No: Address: Date of Birth: T123456789 Nov 18, 1976 Online Access Code: abcdefg 291 Fushi Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, (postal code) 97253, Taiwan, R. O. C. E-Mail: [email protected] Tel: 0912- 3456789 Emergency Contact: Shan-Feng Chang (Note: The emergency contact person and the team leader will be two persons. These two persons should be Taiwanese as this is for the emergency contact use. ) Tel: 03-8621100, 0921-234567 Team Member Name Date of Birth ID No. Address Person in Daily Jan. 1, 1976 A123456789 291 Fushi Village, Contact with Team Xiulin Leader Township,,Hualien Shanlin Chang County (postal code) Emergency Contact (name/phone) 972 Team Member Ta-Ming Wang Feb. 2, 1960 S121234567 100-5 Tiansiang, Fushi, Village, Xiulin, Ta-Shan Wang 0920123456 Hualien County (postal code) 972 Ta-Shan Hsu Oct. 1, 1974 T124567890 200-5, Alley 5, Lane 600, Chungshan Rd. Re-Ming Hsu 0910123456 Hualien City, (postal code) 970 Signature of Applicant (Team Leader): Ssuming Li Date: Feb, 1, 2006 2 Remarks 1. There are 2 pages to be filled out for each application. This application is applicable for entry into ecological protection areas within Yushan, Taroko and Shei-pa National Parks. 2. There are no reservations for bunks in mountain shelters. These are provided mainly for emergency use. 3. Applications are strictly limited in number for any given time period. Be thorough in your information. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. Applications will be issued in the order they are received whether by mail or online. 4. Read the following carefully before entering Ecological Protection Areas and Archeological Protection Area- Zhuilu old Road, and sign at the bottom. a) While in ecological protection areas, always carry your entry permit, team member name list, and personal identification for all members. b) Be aware that very real hazards are common in these areas, including wild animals, venomous snakes and insects. In some areas, climate conditions can quickly become extreme and change without warning. Landslides and falling rocks are a frequent hazard. c) Do not pollute the natural environment. Don’t litter or leave any garbage whatsoever. d) If you need to take samples for research purposes, you must obtain the necessary permits from park headquarters first. Hunting, poaching or disturbing wildlife, plant picking or clipping, and collecting rocks or minerals are all strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted. e) Do not stray from the established trails and campsite areas. f) Do not use any form of broadcasting equipment or produce an unnecessary amount of noise. g) In the event of typhoons, forest fires or other emergencies, park headquarters will likely announce the closure of wilderness areas. Permits scheduled for these times shall be automatically cancelled. Team Leader Signature: Ssuming Li Date: Feb. 1, 2006 3 5. Application Proceedings: The following proceedings also apply to Archeological Protection Area- Zhuilu old Road. a) For entry into ecological protection areas, please submit your completed application along with a return self-addressed stamped envelope. b) Applications requirements: 1) Park Ecological Protection Area Entry Permit: Completed application form with itinerary (one copy). 2) Restricted Mountain Area Permit: Three copies of each team member name list, itinerary and routes indicated on a map, copies of national ID cards for each member, and processing fee is free of charge. c) Application deadlines: One month to 7 working days prior to your intended time of travel. Applications can be made in person at park headquarters, by mail or at our website(online application is available in Chinese only. If you are in overseas, please apply through the mail, fax, or e-mail). Email: [email protected] d) Number of applicants: No more than 12 persons per team. For any more than that, a separate application is needed (applicant names cannot be repeated). If the team members are all foreigners, the team leader has to be a Taiwanese in case of the emergency rescue contact. If team member are over 12, the Taiwanese leader is also apply to the second team as well for the same time period. e) Hiking groups can apply for both Park Ecological Protection Area Entry Permits and Restricted Mountain Area Permit at the same time. Otherwise you may first apply for the Park Ecological Protection Area Entry Permit(from the park) and apply for the Restricted Mountain Area permit(from the police station) at a later date. f) If it is necessary to cancel your trip, or if you are delayed, you must inform the relevant park authorities at least 2 days in advance. Failure to announce cancellations up to 3 times will result in prohibition of park entry for at least one year. g) Application addresses and phone numbers: Yushan National Park, Conservation Dept. Add: 300 Zhungshan Road, Sec. 1, Shuili Township, Nantou County (postal code) 553 Tel: (049) 2773121 extension 258 Taroko National Park, Conservation Dept. Add: 291 Fushi, Fu-Shi Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County (postal code) 97253 Tel: (03) 8621100 extension 604 Tel: 03-8621576 Fax:886-3-8621435 Shei-pa National Park, Conservation Dept. Add: 100 Shuiweiping, Fuxing Village, Dahu Township, Miaoli County (postal code) 364 4 Tel: (03) 7996100 extension 720 END SAMPLE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Taroko National Parks Headquarters Application Procedure for Entry Permits to Ecological Protection Areas. 1. Application by Mail or Online (half a day) Application not accepted 2. Examination of Documents (one day) 3. Issuance of Park Entry Permit (half a day) 4. Issuance of Restricted Mountain Entry Permit (half a day) Application for Park Entry Permit Only Application for both Park and Restricted Mountain 5. Reply by Mail or Online (half a day) Entry Permits Remarks: 1. For common routes the application takes about 3 days (these include Qilai N. Peak, Mt. Nanhu-Mt. Zhongyangjian, Mt. Bilu, Mt.Yangtou, Bilu-Yangtou Crossing, Mt. Qingshui, Mt. Shuan- Mt.Lingming). For specialized routes the application takes about 5 days (these include North Section One to North Section Two Crossing, North Section Two, 5 Qilai East Ridge, Qilai Peaks, Taosai Crossing, Tazjuoshui Trail). 2. Restricted Mountain Area Entry Permit fee is free of charge. Taroko National Park Headquarters Reminder for Applicants for Entry to Ecological Protection Areas (Park Entry Permit) and Archeological Protection Area- Zhuilu old Road I. II. III. IV. V. Processing Agency: Department of Recreation and Service Contact Number: 886-3-8621100 extension 604 or 886-3-8621576 Applicant Requirements: Anyone Fees: None Required Documentation: Application forms, including itinerary, routes and team member name list. Each team is limited to 12 persons. Names cannot be repeated on separate applications for the same time period. If the team members are all foreigners, the team leader has to be a Taiwanese in case of the emergency rescue contact. If team member are over 12, the Taiwanese leader is also apply to the second team as well for the same time period. VI. VII. VIII. Processing Time: Three days Relevant Regulations: National Park Act, No. 19 Other: Any remarks itemized on the application for entry to ecological protection areas and archeological protection area- Zhuilu old Road within Taroko National Park. 6