FEATURES: Sapling adopters aiding restoration of habitatsBy Esme Yeh / Staff reporterIt is not unusual to see lines of people at the FEDS XinYi A13 department store in Taipei’s Xinyi District (信義), either to visit a popular restaurant or a pop-up shop. The activity was one of 165 events held nationwide, with 90,000 saplings of 98 tree species being given away throughout the Tree-Planting Month. Restoration of endangered species, such as the Taitung firethorn, is another key focus in this year’s sapling giveaways, he said. Most endangered plants are endangered by human activities, climate change or pests and diseases, he said. While Taiwan incense cedar is popular with sapling adopters due to its fragrant branches and leaves, jasmin orange and whole-leaf hawthorn are also widely loved for their colorful fruits, she said.

Source: Taipei Times March 17, 2026 17:11 UTC