NEWS - News

2025~~09/30~~

FANCA Yilan, in Collaboration with Representatives of Alibang Ecological Leisure Farm’s Landowners and TNF, Signed MOU for the “Creation of Wildlife-Friendly Habitats at Alibang Ecological Leisure Farm”: Deepening Habitat Conservation, Environmental Education, and Community Engagement through Public-Private Partnership

To deepen conservation efforts for a precious and rare native amphibian, the Taipei grass frog (Hylarana taipehensis, also known as the “thunder frog”), the Yilan Branch of the Forestry an...

2025~~09/26~~

Aerial Survey Results of the Matai’an Area in Hualien Obtained by Ministry of Agriculture Can Serve as Reference for Assessing Current Status of Landslide Dam and for Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts in Downstream Affected Areas

The Aerial Survey and Remote Sensing Branch (ASRS) of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA), Ministry of Agriculture, has successfully obtained comprehensive imagery of the Matai’a...

2025~~09/15~~

Enhancing the Quality of Forest Ecotourism Guides: FANCA Launches Training and Certification System

To enhance the quality of forest ecotourism guides and allow visitors to gain an immersive experience of the unique charm of Taiwan’s forests under professional and accurate guidance, the Forest...

2025~~09/09~~

A Sustainable Model of Forest Co-Management: FANCA and the Saisiyat Jointly Open “the House of Pakasan” in Nanzhuang

“The House of Pakasan,” a hub connecting government agencies, local tribal settlements, communities, and international exchanges, officially opened today (09/07). In the presence and with ...

2025~~09/08~~

Experiences from Taiwan Go Global: Experts from Taiwan, US, and Philippines Discuss Nature-based Solutions and Natural Resource Co-Management Models

The “Transnational Workshop on Indigenous Knowledge, Co-Governance, and Nature-Based Solutions” co-hosted by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) of the Ministry of Agricult...

2025~~08/29~~

City Designated Historical Monument “Taichung Branch Forestry Office Residence” Opens After Restoration, Testament to a Century of Forestry Culture

After three years of planning, restoration, and curation, the Taichung Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA Taichung) held a grand opening ceremony today (08/29) for the city-d...

2025~~08/29~~

“Classic x Heritage x Glory”: Alishan Forest Railway’s Premium Train “EVI” Unveiled, Set for 2026 Service Launch

To enhance the passenger experience and operational capacity of the Alishan Forest Railway, the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) will soon launch a new premium train model named “...

2025~~08/20~~

Enhancing the Monitoring of Hualien’s Matai’an River Landslide Dam: Airborne Helicopter Successfully Installs Water Gauge

To improve the monitoring capabilities of the Matai’an River landslide dam in Hualien, with the assistance of the National Airborne Service Corps under the Ministry of the Interior (MOI), a team...

2025~~08/18~~

Nurturing Sustainability through Afforestation 2.0 Incentives “Guidelines for Incentives and Guidance on Afforestation” Undergo Biggest Reform in History, Comprehensively Upgrading Forest Management

To strengthen the management of Taiwan’s forest resources and enhance the flexibility of land use, the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) held a press conference today (08/18) to pr...

2025~~07/31~~

Driftwood Collection Regulations Further Relaxed: Collecting Driftwood Permitted in Principle Outside Extraordinary Circumstances

In view of the fact that several typhoons such as Typhoon Kong-rey hit Taiwan in 2024, causing a large amount of driftwood to accumulate on the coast of Hualien, and to accelerate the cleanup of drift...