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In Pingtung’s Jiadong Township, there’s a century-old bishop wood tree that has become popular as a photo spot for its resemblance to an Easter Island Moai statue. One Kaohsiung local was so enchanted by the tree that they bought the home right next to it. But since the surrounding roads are narrow, it’s been hit twice by motorists. To protect the tree, the homeowner agreed to move their wall back by a meter to straighten out the road, protecting both the tree and drivers.

In the small village of Shiguangjian in Pingtung’s Jiadong Township stands a century-old bishop wood tree. It’s not just a landmark for the locals, who have grown up alongside this iconic tree. Now it’s also a popular photo destination, since it looks just like an Easter Island Moai statue.

- The nose is very similar, don’t you think? And the eyes.

One person from Kaohsiung was so taken with the tree that she bought the house right next door to be her neighbor in retirement. But since the road surrounding the tree was less than 3 meters wide, it was hit twice by passing motorists. To protect it, the homeowner decided to donate some of her land.

- It used to be here, around here. She moved it back here. The road is wide now. There shouldn’t be as many accidents.

Voice of Ms. Yang
Homeowner
The road is meant for people to use. If it makes things easier on everyone else, it’s easier for me too. Besides, if someone hits the tree and it needs to be replanted, it wouldn’t grow back the same.

The road around the tree sees a lot of traffic since it’s near the local swimming pool. By volunteering to move her wall back by a meter, Ms. Yang gave up her own property to straighten the path. Now it’s about 4.5 meters wide, protecting both the tree and motorists.

Lai Wen-yi
Jiadong Township Mayor
We moved the utility poles to the opposite side and laid a fresh layer of asphalt thanks to the efforts of everyone here.

Local resident
Jiadong
It’s great. Protecting the tree like this is wonderful. It has history. We shouldn’t let it be destroyed.

The township office is currently drafting plans to promote the tree along with other nearby tourist attractions. Thanks to the generous neighbor who recognized the benefit to donating her land, this story proves that a little community spirit can go a long way.

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