Deforestation in Taiwan

Deforestation in Taiwan is the changes on the forested area in the island due to economy factors, such as agriculture, urban expansion etc.

In 1904–2015, Taiwan has a net annual forest area change rate of 34 km2.

[2] The third period in 1995–2015, saw major afforestation made and forested land reached its peak at 67% in 2010.

[1] Since 2008, companies, individuals and government bodies have jointly planted more than 230 km2 of trees.

[2] Following this period the primary challenge facing forests in Taiwan is illegal logging.