Deforestation in Taiwan

The earliest documented period was the first period in 1904–1950, roughly coincided with the later stage of Japanese rule in Taiwan. In 1926, 64% of Taiwan's land was covered in forest. However, many new agricultural land were created in western lowland of Taiwan.^[2]

Second period

The second period which in 1956–1993, which coincided with the early era of Kuomintang government, saw a sharp increase in built-up area where it consumed forest areas around major big cities and towns.^[1] In 1989, the government issued a ban on the logging of primeval forests.^[2]

Third period

The third period in 1995–2015, saw major afforestation made and forested land reached its peak at 67% in 2010. Most of the afforestation were made on former agricultural land.^[1] Since 2008, companies, individuals and government bodies have jointly planted more than 230 km² of trees.^[2] Following this period the primary challenge facing forests in Taiwan is illegal logging.^[3]

See also

• Geography of Taiwan

References