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The sea
area in east coast of Baisha Township is where Black Current flows
by. The distribution density of coral along the coast is the No. 1
in the whole township. Many coasts are wide distribution areas of
coral reeves such as Chihtou, Chenhai,
Chihkan, Houliao,
Tungliang, the coast around Jebei Islet where all have pile-up of
coral lime fragments which informal name is Lintsai. With the
advantage of natural environment, limekilns were built
up to produce lime to supply the traditional
houses
made of Laoku stone
to fulfill the need of building materials.From
the Japanese occupied period to R.O.C 60s was the abundant
production period of lime to respond to the increasing construction
of houses in every village of the township and offshore islands.
After R.O.C 60s,
the
production quantity decreased in a short time since the building
materials were commonly changed
to cement. In recent years, the lime industry
declined because the regular operation couldnˇ¦t be maintained. |