Our Projects

Since 2021, we have been working on several start-up projects related to the environment, the transferring of local ecological knowledge, and upholding farmer's aspirations for their homeland. Our efforts have been supported by various stakeholders and groups: Taiwan Agricultural Research Insitute, Taiwan Society of Subtropical Ecology, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency.

Forest Recovery (2022-2023)

This project evaluated forest recovery in the surrounding area. What is the structure and composition of forests around farmland since agricultural abandonment? Are forests healthy? What implications can be derived to understand current ecosystem state? Results of this study showed that forests have recovered, however, some signs are concerning.

Macaques' Foraging Activity (2023)

This project aims to investigate any patterns and correlations between foraging activity rates of macaques in the area and factors, such as seasonal changes and food availability. So far what we know is that their foraging activity between forests and plantain plantations is not due to a lack of food resources.

Monitoring Native Oaks (2023-ongoing)

We've been able to establish a monitoring project to observe growth and reproductive patterns of 42 native oaks in the area. We hope to see which species adapt well and how these patterns shift under a changing climate.

Educational Training (2023-ongoing)

We provide workshops for our team and local villagers to attend training in either outdoor recreational courses or courses on basic concepts in ecology.

Community Forestry (2024-ongoing)

As part of a government project, we received funding to support us holding activities and engaging in actions related to cultivating an affinity to nature and the management of the forest landscape around us. This includes hosting elementary school field trips, monitoring biodiversity, replantations, removal of invasive species, and increasing community involvement.

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