Agency hosts forestry history exhibitionCONNECTIONS: Forests are not only about trees and timber, but also about wildlife and human communities, the agency’s director-general said of forests’ importanceBy Esme Yeh / Staff reporterThe Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency is hosting a special exhibition titled “100Y Forest Rhythms” to demonstrate the century-old history of forestry development in Taiwan, with interactive installations and free audio guide provided to enrich visitor experience. It then reaches the turning point of 1975, when forestry development shifted from a focus on economic growth to forest conservation. Forestry policies became more focused on biodiversity, conservation and sustainable development of forest resources after the bureau was restructured as the agency in 2023, it shows. Agency Director-General Lin Hwa-ching (林華慶) said Taiwan’s forestry policies varied with contemporary needs under different governments, leading to significant changes in forest landscapes and ecosystems over the past century. The exhibition showcases now rarely seen devices like a hand-cranked telephone, as well as other tools often used in forestry, including wood-marking hammers and small timber scribes.

Source: Taipei Times February 13, 2026 18:13 UTC