FOREST CONDITIONS IN TAIWAN - 農業知識入口網

作者	Paul Zehngraff
出版機關	農復會

Forests have played a most important role in human welfare since the early days of civilization. They have given food, fuel and shelter; and they have protected and increased fertility of the soils. They have ,provided the necessary raw materials for ships, dwellings, cities, railroads, telephones, electric\' ·power and innumerable other needs for human welfare in the development of civilization. These needs are still increasing. Nevertheless, forests always have been considered wild lands, the products they .provide have been taken for granted and, they have been forced to yield space in favor of increased food production and immediate profits.