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202504/09
To promote the sustainable cycle of plantation forests as well as the diversified application of domestic timber, the National Hualien Agricultural Senior High School (Hualien Agricultural High School) actively responded to the policy of the Hualien Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA Hualien). The wood of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) obtained from timber thinning operations in the Hualien area was used to make ergonomic school desks and chairs. This batch of school desks and chairs not only features a low carbon footprint, comfort and durability, but also creates a healthy and learning-friendly environment for the students.
Hualien Agricultural High School adheres to the philosophy of supporting local forestry development and improving the quality of teaching equipment. They became the first high school in Hualien to use domestic Japanese cedar to make classroom furniture. This initiative not only validates the practical value of the “Taiwan Wood” label, but also demonstrates the school’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
This batch of desks and chairs not only provides students with a more comfortable learning setting, but also allows them to experience the warmth, texture, and practicality of domestic wood. The school furniture has undergone rigorous testing and meets the CNS14430 standard for “Desks and Chairs for General School Classrooms.” It has also passed multiple strength and functional tests to ensure durability and safety. Furthermore, each desk and chair features an exclusive traceability barcode. This barcode ensures the timber's legal source and streamlines future tracking and management, especially when replacing old furniture, effectively contributing to the sustainable use of wood resources.
FANCA Hualien stated that in order to build a brand image for domestic timber, the government is enhancing consumers’ confidence in domestic timber through the promotion of the Traceable Forest Product Label, as well as domestic timber and bamboo labels. Hualien Agricultural High School's classroom desk and chair project is expected to inspire wider adoption of domestic timber among schools and institutions, significantly contributing to the healthy growth of Taiwan's local forestry industry.
The students of the school were filled with anticipation to use the new desks and chairs. They all said that the warm texture of the wooden desks and chairs not only improves the outer appearance, but also makes them more comfortable, enhancing the learning environment. The school also hopes to enhance students’ understanding of Taiwan’s local resources and gradually foster their awareness for environmental protection.
Looking into the future, FANCA Hualien will continue to promote the sustainable use of domestic timber, combine it with environmental education, and enhance the public’s understanding of forest resource conservation and the applications of domestic timber. It also hopes that more campuses and institutions participate in related projects to jointly create environmentally friendly and sustainable learning and living spaces and further promote the positive cycle and sustainable development of local forestry.