This is a key transformational period for the Taiwan forestry. In the face of global environmental deterioration and snowballing climate change, the world has realized that forests provide an effective means of protecting the ecological balance and biodiversity. Environmental restoration and the protection of national land are becoming increasingly urgent issues in Taiwan due to the country's many floods, typhoons, and landslides. Accordingly, in the face of international and domestic pressure, the Forestry Bureau is appropriately adjusting its core mission of forest management and conservation in order to embrace new values. We see change and transformation as opportunities, however, and are upgrading our services accordingly. We have long performed forest management in line with our core values of "maintaining the forest ecology and conserving natural resources." This work consists of the four main areas of maintaining the sustainability of forests and natural resources; restoring and protecting national land and building a safe environment; multiple-use management of forests and creation of forest value; and participative management and adoption of public-friendly forestry. We seek to create a safe and secure homeland sheltered by a green canopy; restore mountain forests to their original appearance; maintain diverse ecological systems; and establish an environment fostering health, recreation, and education. We are drafting and implementing various projects to achieve these goals. 　　Forests are an important natural resource for many of the world's countries, and are an integral part of environmental protection. This is especially the case in Taiwan, which has 59% forest cover. The role of Taiwan's forests has gradually evolved in keeping with changes in the social environment and public expectations. Citizens are now widely aware that forests' ecological and social benefits include conservation of water, species conservation, carbon sequestration, and recreation. We would like to give people a better understanding of this Bureau's services and mission, and we hope that audience will assist us in making improvements. 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

This is a key transformational period for the Taiwan forestry. In the face of global environmental deterioration and snowballing climate change, the world has realized that forests provide an effective means of protecting the ecological balance and biodiversity. Environmental restoration and the protection of national land are becoming increasingly urgent issues in Taiwan due to the country's many floods, typhoons, and landslides. Accordingly, in the face of international and domestic pressure, the Forestry Bureau is appropriately adjusting its core mission of forest management and conservation in order to embrace new values. We see change and transformation as opportunities, however, and are upgrading our services accordingly. We have long performed forest management in line with our core values of "maintaining the forest ecology and conserving natural resources." This work consists of the four main areas of maintaining the sustainability of forests and natural resources; restoring and protecting national land and building a safe environment; multiple-use management of forests and creation of forest value; and participative management and adoption of public-friendly forestry. We seek to create a safe and secure homeland sheltered by a green canopy; restore mountain forests to their original appearance; maintain diverse ecological systems; and establish an environment fostering health, recreation, and education. We are drafting and implementing various projects to achieve these goals. 　　Forests are an important natural resource for many of the world's countries, and are an integral part of environmental protection. This is especially the case in Taiwan, which has 59% forest cover. The role of Taiwan's forests has gradually evolved in keeping with changes in the social environment and public expectations. Citizens are now widely aware that forests' ecological and social benefits include conservation of water, species conservation, carbon sequestration, and recreation. We would like to give people a better understanding of this Bureau's services and mission, and we hope that audience will assist us in making improvements. 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

In Taiwan, three-fourths of the land is wooded. There are high-altitude coniferous forests, Sacred trees towering among the mist-enshrouded woods, The varied, colorful low- to mid-altitude virgin broadleaf forests, As well as the fantastic tropical monsoon forests. The forests of Taiwan are diverse and inspirational to the creative spirit. With careful planning by the Forestry Bureau, the national forest recreation areas of Taiwan invite you into a world of beauty and imagination. 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

In Taiwan, three-fourths of the land is wooded. There are high-altitude coniferous forests, Sacred trees towering among the mist-enshrouded woods, The varied, colorful low- to mid-altitude virgin broadleaf forests, As well as the fantastic tropical monsoon forests. The forests of Taiwan are diverse and inspirational to the creative spirit. With careful planning by the Forestry Bureau, the national forest recreation areas of Taiwan invite you into a world of beauty and imagination. 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

In Taiwan, three-fourths of the land is wooded. There are high-altitude coniferous forests, Sacred trees towering among the mist-enshrouded woods, The varied, colorful low- to mid-altitude virgin broadleaf forests, As well as the fantastic tropical monsoon forests. The forests of Taiwan are diverse and inspirational to the creative spirit. With careful planning by the Forestry Bureau, the national forest recreation areas of Taiwan invite you into a world of beauty and imagination. 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

The greater Alishan area is in fact made up of 18 mountains. It is said that the reason it is called Alishan is that each time Abali, the chief of the Tsou people, went hunting on Alishan 250 years ago, he returned with a rich catch. He often led his tribes people to hunt on the mountain, and the abundant prey improved their lives. The Tsou people then called the area Alishan in memory of Chief Abali. What are the attractions that have made the Alishan Forest Recreation Area so famous?Five beautiful sights - the sunrise, the sea of clouds, its forests, the railway, and the cherry blossoms - have attracted countless numbers of visitors to Alishan. But there is more than that... 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

The greater Alishan area is in fact made up of 18 mountains. It is said that the reason it is called Alishan is that each time Abali, the chief of the Tsou people, went hunting on Alishan 250 years ago, he returned with a rich catch. He often led his tribes people to hunt on the mountain, and the abundant prey improved their lives. The Tsou people then called the area Alishan in memory of Chief Abali. What are the attractions that have made the Alishan Forest Recreation Area so famous?Five beautiful sights - the sunrise, the sea of clouds, its forests, the railway, and the cherry blossoms - have attracted countless numbers of visitors to Alishan. But there is more than that... 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

The greater Alishan area is in fact made up of 18 mountains. It is said that the reason it is called Alishan is that each time Abali, the chief of the Tsou people, went hunting on Alishan 250 years ago, he returned with a rich catch. He often led his tribes people to hunt on the mountain, and the abundant prey improved their lives. The Tsou people then called the area Alishan in memory of Chief Abali. What are the attractions that have made the Alishan Forest Recreation Area so famous?Five beautiful sights - the sunrise, the sea of clouds, its forests, the railway, and the cherry blossoms - have attracted countless numbers of visitors to Alishan. But there is more than that... 【The information from Forestry Bureau,C.O.A.】

The cormorant is a large water bird with black plumage. It has a wingspan of about 100 centimeters form the Ussuri River region of Siberia and the northern-east region of China fly spend about five months in Kinmen; they do not embark on their return journey to the breeding grounds until April the following year. The cormorant is equipped with webbed feet, a strong bill, easily wet-able feathers and a special flexible pouch on its throat, making the bird an efficient catcher of fish. Highly gregarious, the cormorants like to feed and roost in large numbers. They also fly in line formations. Every year the entertaining antics and sheer number of these birds attract many visitors, both domestic and abroad, to Kinmen.

The cormorant is a large water bird with black plumage. It has a wingspan of about 100 centimeters form the Ussuri River region of Siberia and the northern-east region of China fly spend about five months in Kinmen; they do not embark on their return journey to the breeding grounds until April the following year. The cormorant is equipped with webbed feet, a strong bill, easily wet-able feathers and a special flexible pouch on its throat, making the bird an efficient catcher of fish. Highly gregarious, the cormorants like to feed and roost in large numbers. They also fly in line formations. Every year the entertaining antics and sheer number of these birds attract many visitors, both domestic and abroad, to Kinmen.