To the Mysterious ‘Cloud Forest’  It takes about 30 minutes from Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR). Hsinchu Station was bustling with people from early morning. This is the nearest station to the headquarters of TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), known as the world’s largest semiconductor foundry. TSMC employees commuting by high-speed rail streamed off the platform all at …

In December 2024, all forests managed by Taiwanese authorities achieved FSC certification *1. The total forest area covered is approximately 1.6 million ha, about 71.5% of Taiwan’s total forest area. Just five years after the initiative began, Taiwan has reached the highest certification rate in Asia. What is happening now in Taiwan’s forests? We spoke with Director General Lin Hwa-ching …

Located about 107 kilometers from Japan’s Yonaguni Island, Taiwan lies in the Pacific Ocean in East Asia. Owing to its lush greenery and beautiful island landscape, it was once called “Formosa,” meaning “beautiful island” in Portuguese. Roughly the same size as Kyushu, about 60% of Taiwan’s land is covered by dense forests. These forests are home to a remarkable diversity …

［Lumberjack Activity Report #5］ This lumberjack activity lets us experience how thinned wood from Tenryu Forest is processed and utilized in our office. We will see firsthand how logs from the forest are transformed into wooden products—becoming companions in our daily work. March 16, 2022In Kicoro Forest, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, we carried out collection work using a small timber transporter. The …

［Lumberjack Activity Report #4］ Visiting the Tenryu Forest with Over 300 Years of History On November 12, 2021, our lumberjack team visited the Suzuki family forest in Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture—a forest that has been carefully maintained for over 300 years. Managed by the 12th-generation head, Masayuki Suzuki, it forms a stunning landscape worthy of the name “Tenryu Beautiful Forest.” In the …

What should you do if you encounter wild animals in the forest? We learned from lumberjack Mr. Maeda. Bears If you turn your back and run, the bear may chase and attack you. Instead, keep facing the bear and slowly back away. Throwing an items you’re carrying can also distract the bearand help you escape. Snakes Moving quickly can provoke …