List of protected areas of Taiwan explained

There are 92 protected areas of Taiwan. Together they cover an area of 7,146 km2, or 19.72% of Taiwan's land area. Protected areas are classed as national parks, nature reserves, forest reserves, major wildlife habitats, and wildlife refuges.[1]

National parks

See main article: National parks of Taiwan. National parks are managed by the Construction and Planning Agency. They are IUCN protected area category II.

Nature reserves

Nature reserves are managed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency. They are IUCN protected area category Ia.

Forest reserves

Forest reserves are managed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency. They are IUCN protected area category IV unless otherwise noted.

Major wildlife habitats

Major wildlife habitats are managed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency. They are IUCN protected area category IV.

Wildlife refuges

Wildlife refuges are managed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency. They are IUCN protected area category IV.

Notes and References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (2021). Protected Area Profile for Taiwan, Province of China from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 26 November 2021. https://www.protectedplanet.net/country/TWN