When Taroko National Park was eventually established on November 28 l986， it was of special significance for the environmental protection movement in Taiwan: it showed that both the public and the government agencies had realized despite the nations four decades of extraordinary economic success， serious damage was being done to its natural resources. According to the National Park Act of the Republic of China (passed in l972)，parks are established to protect the natural scenery， historic relics and wildlife; to conserve natural resources; and to facilitate scientific research and Promote environmental education.