A Stutdy on Interpretation Plan of Tentsu(天池) Recreation Area, Yushan National Park
中文摘要
一、研究緣起
天池地區為南橫公路的中點,同時也是重要的地標;這池高山湖泊在生態上扮演極重要的腳色,但是由於民間信仰的關係,天池蒙上濃厚的宗教色彩,並進行所謂的「放生」活動,而此舉無異對高山湖泊的生態特色產生急嚴重的不良影響。
通過天池地區的關山越嶺古道原是日治時期為治理、經營番地所開鑿。近年中之關古道已經過調查,修繕並開放予遊客參訪,但沿線的豐富自然資源及人文史蹟,應重新檢討解說系統的規劃,藉著解說計畫還其歷史古道的貌,為時代的更替做見證。
二、研究方法及過程
配合研究的目的,設定以天池遊憩區及中之關古道為研究範圍,開始進行相關文獻的蒐集與現地踏勘調查工作,文獻的範圍包括:日治時期台灣總督府的相關藏書資料、地圖、中之關步道的近代日文文獻記述、原住民的活動、相關
登山紀錄及各時期的照片集,作為解說的內容。
現地踏勘的工作內容則是對古道路線、現況,旁及地形描述,聚落景觀、動植物資源、現有解說及遊憩設施等做翔實調查及分析,後續再納入專家意見及參酌訪遊客的訪談內容,統合所有資料,研擬適合大眾的解說內容及解說計畫,並提出遊程規劃之建議、服務設施改善建議、經營管理建議等供管理單位參考。
三、重要發現
解說系統扮演著指引遊客的重要任務,也是最容易傳達予遊客的第一印象,中之關古道內的解說系統存在的通病,包括:牌誌形式過多、材質耐候性不佳、字體不明顯、相近位置多面牌誌或不同管理單位各自豎立牌誌、通用圖例錯誤、量體與尺度設計不良?等問題,造成訊息的混亂與視覺的混淆。
解說牌誌的材質方面,除需考慮符合環境特色外,亦需評估其耐候性及未來便於維護或更新。在設施數量方面,更宜以共構為原則,減少設施物數量對環境及視覺景觀上的衝擊。
四、主要建議事項
玉山國家公園針對中之關古道解說內容曾出版解說手冊,解說內容生動潑且詳細,但對一般遊客而言,並不是那麼容易取得。因此建議將解說內容分為植物、鳥類(
動物)、人文史蹟這三大部分,分別製成解說摺頁,提供遊客免費索取。
中之關古道沿線之人文活動及歷史,包括布農族抗日行動、古道開鑿、
登山紀錄等方面解說內容,似乎介紹較少,相關這方面的解說資料幾乎集中在中之關駐在所遺址的解說亭,而梅山遊客中心對此方面的解說內容宜再增加。
另外,服務設施的改善,如:天池遊憩區廁所無障礙設計、中之關古道入口意象的建立、歷史遺跡體驗區的規劃、露營區的擴增均為亟待建設改善的工作。
英文摘要
1. Introduction Tentsu (heaven pond) area is the mid point of southern-trans-island high way, as well as the very important landmark. This alpine lake plays a crucial ecological role. But due to religious reasons, the locals are inclined to set lives free back to the wild near the lake area; such acts as a result has profoundly negative ecological affects in the area. The Kung-shan historic trail through Tentsu area was built in the Japanese colonial time. Recently Chung-jie-kung historic trail has been remodeled in order to attract the tourists. But the natural resources and sceneries alongside should be more detailed acknowledged and put on more systematic display. 2. Methods and Protocol To coordinate the purpose of research, Tentsu recreation area and Chung-jie-kung historic trail have been decided to be the research area. The research starts with literature review and field survey. The literature review includes: literature and map at the governor house of Taiwan during Japanese colonial time, the contemporary Japanese literature of Chung-jie-kung historic trail, activities of indigenous people, records or mountain climbing and photographs of various time period. All these can be the adapted as the contents of explanation. The activities of field research include on-site studies of the routes in question, including road conditions and the local landscape, and the studies of the native vegetation and existing leisure and tourism facilities. The result of the initial research will be collated with opinions from subject matter experts and results from tourist focus groups studies for further analysis. The outcome analysis will be used in the formulation of an appropriate plan to provide the necessary infrastructures for tourism information provision for the general public. This plan, together with other recommendations to improve local leisure infrastructures, will be submitted to the relevant government agencies for future reference. 3. Findings and Results Interpretation system plays an important role in information provision for the visitors. At the same time, it is also the first point of contact in most scenarios. The common issues that exist among these systems in Chung-jie-kung historic trail include: too many different forms of signage, the material of signage not durable, too many signs at the same spot, and unclear printing of signage… etc. All these bring to the public unclear messages and confusion. In terms of signage materials, not only we need to consider their overall fit to the surrounding environment, it is also important to take durability, maintainability and potential for future upgrade into account. Furthermore, the use of the signage structures should be carefully planned to minimize any negative impacts to the environment, and ensure they do not visually overwhelm their target audience. 4. Discussion Yu-shan national park had printed Chung-jie-kung historic trail tourism pamphlets. The contents of the booklet are detailed and easy to understand but the pamphlets are not easy to obtain. The contents should be categorized into three parts – Plants, wildlife, Culture and History. The cultural and historic activities, including Bu-non tribe acted against Japan, build historical trail and mountain climbing, are more introduced at the interpretation pavilion of Chung-jie-kung historic station, but not at the May-shan visitor center. The public facilities, including:acceess for disable toilet design at Tentsu recreation area, entrance image of Chung-jie-kung historic trail, historic site experience area plan, and extention and upgrade of camping site, should all be remodeled.