At the forefront of Taiwan’s green forestry
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 …
“Achieving 100% FSC Certification for State-Owned Forests” Reveals a New Future for Taiwan’s Forestry Industry
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 …
Into Taiwan’s Beautiful Forests
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 …
