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The natural forest area in Taiwan measures 1,527,500 hectares, representing 73% of the forestland across the island. Artificial forests cover 20% of the forestland. Majority of the natural forests are of the broad-leaved type, constituting more than 60% of the natural forest area. Majority of the artificial forests are of the coniferous type, making up about 51% of the artificially forested area.
Statistics on Forested Lands in Taiwan Proper
| Types of the Forest |
Area |
|
Hectare
|
Percentage
|
| Natural Forest |
1,527,500 |
72.7 |
| Coniferous Forest |
220,100 |
10.5 |
| Spruce and Abies kawakamii |
27,100 |
1.3 |
| Tsuga formosana |
52,600 |
2.5 |
| Juniper |
48,500 |
2.3 |
| Other Coniferous Forest (including Pine) |
91,900 |
4.4 |
| Mixed Forest |
331,600 |
15.8 |
| Coniferous Forest |
975,800 |
46.4 |
| Artificial Forest |
422,600 |
20.1 |
| Coniferous Forest |
218,400 |
10.4 |
| Coniferous Forest |
144,600 |
6.9 |
| Mixed Forest |
59,600 |
2.8 |
| Bamboo Forest |
152,300 |
7.2 |
| Total |
2,102,400 |
100 |
The Chart of Forested Lands in Taiwan Island Proper
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Last updated on:2016-06-22