Department of Forestry and Nature Conservation

Introduction 學系介紹
The educational goal of this department is to cultivate talents in forest and nature conservation who possess professional expertise, practical abilities, moral integrity, and cultural awareness. The core competencies include fostering ethical and moral values, acquiring professional knowledge and skills, mastering practical field operations, and developing communication, collaboration, ecological awareness, and humanistic qualities.
The department focuses on nurturing outstanding talents in "nature education" and "ecological conservation." Students are equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge and diverse professional development opportunities, enabling them to contribute to areas such as the green economy, forest carbon sequestration, ecosystem services, and biodiversity conservation in the future.
Teaching Characteristics 教學特色
The department's teaching approach emphasizes a balanced integration of theory and practice, with a particular focus on "learning by doing." A variety of experimental and internship courses are offered to equip students with hands-on skills in experimental operations and field investigations. Additionally, the department provides specialized courses aligned with social development trends.
These include topics such as tree climbing, arboriculture, the beekeeping industry, forest beekeeping, forest recreation and therapy, forest biotechnology, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and corporate sustainability. Practical courses also address contemporary issues like ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), forest carbon sequestration, and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Course Highlights 課程重點
The curriculum planning of this department adopts innovative, dynamic, and diverse methods to integrate learning with practical application. It emphasizes hands-on skills and remains attuned to contemporary trends and societal needs:
- Forest and Natural Education
This category includes courses on natural resources, environmental ethics, tree climbing, experimental design, biological data analysis, nursery e-production and management, natural resource economics, environmental education teaching materials and methods, arboriculture, environmental education, enterprise sustainable development (ESG), forest carbon sequestration, and more. - Ecological Conservation of Animals and Plants
This area integrates human ecology and natural interpretation, covering topics such as conservation biology, forest biotechnology, forest biotechnology internships, the beekeeping industry, beekeeping industry internships, forest beekeeping practices, animal behavior, flora survey and analysis internships, wetland conservation and management, understory economic plants and internships, protected area management, natural resource conservation, and ornamental dendrology.
Future 未來發展
- Certificates
The department's professional courses prepare students to obtain various forestry-related certifications, such as forestry technicians, arborists, and tree climbers. Students who complete the core environmental education courses can directly qualify as environmental education personnel. Additionally, certifications in areas like carbon inventory and ESG sustainable management are also available. - Employment Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including:- Civil Service
Positions in forestry and nature conservation through civil service examinations, including forestry technology, nature conservation, and biodiversity. - Forestry Industry
Opportunities in net-zero emissions and forest carbon sequestration, geographic information systems (GIS), tree nursery management, green landscaping design, wood import/export, wood design and processing, tree pruning and protection, and the paper industry. - Ecological Industry
Roles in animal and plant ecological surveys, ecological consulting, ecological inspection, environmental impact assessment, animal care, ecological tourism, interpretive education, environmental education, ecological teaching, and leisure farm management.
- Civil Service
- Further Studies
Graduates can pursue advanced studies at forestry and ecological research institutes at universities both domestically and internationally. Potential fields of graduate study include: Forestry and Natural Resources, Natural Resources Management, Ecology and Environmental Resources, Wildlife Conservation, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Science and Environmental Education, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Plant Sciences, and Entomology.
Scholarships 獎學金
- Sun Hai Cultural Foundation Scholarship
One student is recommended per academic year, with each receiving a scholarship of NT$20,000. - Chen Ten Shin Cultural and Educational Foundation Scholarship
One student is recommended per academic year, with each receiving a scholarship of NT$20,000. - Chinese Forestry Association Scholarship
One student is recommended per academic year, with each receiving a scholarship of NT$8,000. - Top-notch Learning Bursaries
Applications are recommended each semester based on the student's performance.
Cooperation Project 實習與產學合作
Forestry and nature conservation-related expertise has a wide job market in Taiwan. Our department has established internship channels with numerous organizations to help students prepare for their transition into the workforce.
- Research-Oriented Careers
Public Sector: Academia Sinica, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Taiwan Biodiversity Research Institute, research institutes at national universities, etc. - Conservation-Oriented Careers
Public Sector: Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, various national parks, Taipei Zoo, National Museum of Natural Science, New Taipei City Public Animal Shelter at Banqiao District, etc. Private Sector: Wild Bird Society of Taipei, Jonathan Su Foundation at Hualien County, Taiwan Reforestation Association, etc. - Agriculture and Forestry Industry Careers
- Public Sector: Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Parks and Street Lights Office of the Taipei City Government, etc.
- Private Sector: Andrew's Flower Co., Ltd., Meng Ting Gardening Co., Ltd., Yi Ying Arts Space International Trading Co., Ltd., Treegarden Corporation, Ltd., Humanities Arboriculture Corporation, Shen-Tai Dive Center, Amazing Tree Co., Ltd., Judy's Garden, Taiwan Qingpu Lin Kunfeng Seedling Farm, Arbor Natural Co., Ltd., Kunn Yih Wood Co., Ltd., Toucheng Leisure Farm, Monsters' Agrotech Co., Ltd., Leofoo Tourism Group, Start Tech Co., Ltd., King Yung Fa Construction Co., Ltd., Fu-shui Shan Construction Co., Ltd., etc.
- Ecological Survey Careers
Private Sector: Bright Spot Ecology Co., Ltd., Ming-Shiang Ecological Census Consultant Co., Ltd., etc.