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List of protected areas of Taiwan

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Protected areas of Taiwan   National Parks  Nature Reserves  Wildlife Refuges  Major Wildlife Habitats  Forest Reserves

There are 92 protected areas of Taiwan. Together they cover an area of 7,146 km , 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.

National parks

Main article: National parks of Taiwan

National parks are managed by the National Park Service. 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.

References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (2021). Protected Area Profile for Taiwan, Province of China from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 26 November 2021.
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