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To showcase the overall development capabilities and latest achievements of Taiwan’s bamboo industry, from primary production and secondary processing to tertiary applications, the “Bamboo X Good Idea” sensory experience tour organized by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) visited Kaohsiung, Tainan, Chiayi, and Yunlin from September 30 to October 1. The tour comprehensively introduced the circular value and innovative momentum of bamboo from forest land to daily life, covering primary harvesting, secondary processing, tertiary applications, as well as cultural therapy, serving as a warm-up for the 2026 Bamboo Expo.
The FANCA stated that bamboo grows rapidly and has excellent carbon sequestration efficiency, making it an important green resource for Taiwan’s efforts to promote net-zero transition, circular economy, and placemaking. The itinerary focused on “Seeing the Supply Chain and Entering Daily Life.” From the primary production end, it demonstrated the replacement of high-risk manual harvesting with mechanization, improving efficiency and reducing forest land disturbance. At the secondary processing end, participants observed charcoal making, bamboo vinegar production and the reuse of residual materials, as well as high-value products such as bamboo glued laminated/composite materials, flooring, and building materials. On the tertiary application end, participants experienced forest therapy and bamboo-constructed public space applications, witnessing the diverse possibilities of bamboo in culture, tourism and design.
Technological innovation: The Kaohsiung Yanchao demonstration site introduced automated bamboo harvesting equipment to replace the traditional manual labor-intensive operation methods. This not only improves efficiency and reduces labor demand, but also enables a stable supply of bamboo material to the downstream industry chain, opening up new opportunities for circular bamboo utilization.
Building materials innovation: The bamboo industry park of Flora Flooring Corp. in Chiayi pioneered the patented “flat-cut” technology, which enables bamboo to exhibit a texture similar to solid wood. It also meets the standards for healthy building materials that require materials to be formaldehyde-free and VOC-free (free of volatile organic compounds). This has enabled the company to successfully enter the international building materials market and demonstrate the R&D strength of Taiwan’s bamboo industry.
Cultural therapy: The Yunlin Caoling Shibi Forest Therapy Park incorporates 516 hectares of Moso bamboo forest with bamboo art installations, providing the public with a healing experience where participants can immerse themselves in the natural environment through the five senses, and creating new value for local bamboo forest tourism.
Bamboo structure training: The Douliu Bamboo Innovation Base in Yunlin promotes bamboo construction education and interdisciplinary collaboration in the old sugar factory park, bringing together craftsmen, designers, and students. Here, they experiment and create together, and integrate the results into public space design, cultivating a new generation of bamboo construction talents.
The FANCA stated that it will continue to integrate the resources of industry, government, academia, and research institutions to expand the application of bamboo in architecture, landscaping, green energy, and lifestyle design. The 2026 Bamboo Expo will serve as a milestone to showcase the innovative achievements and sustainable value of Taiwan’s bamboo industry to domestic and international audiences. The FANCA hopes to help more people understand that bamboo is not only a source of pride for Taiwan, but also an important solution for a sustainable future.