To advance indigenous self-governance, forest co-management, and sustainable development, Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) Minister Ljaucu Zingrur and Director-General Lin Hua-qing of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FNCA), Ministry of Agriculture, jointly visited Penglai Village in Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County on June 28–29. The visit focused on the Saisiyat Tribe’s “Forest Co-Management: Developing a Community-Based Diverse Green Economy” initiative, showcasing the government’s commitment to indigenous land justice and environmental sustainability.

The itinerary, carefully organized by the Miaoli Saisiyat Indigenous Forestry and Labor Cooperative, included presentations, on-site visits to a bee ecology site and log-cultivated shiitake mushroom farm, and in-depth discussions with tribal elders. Participants witnessed firsthand how the community combines traditional knowledge with modern technology to develop under-forest economies, smart agriculture, and eco-tourism, embodying a symbiotic principle of “taking from nature, giving back to nature.”

Minister Ljaucu highlighted the Saisiyat community’s proactive and innovative ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. The tribe has established a circular economy base, handmade trails, and forest stations, and integrates forest therapy tours, cultural heritage walks, and experiential programs, creating a harmonious blend of ecological conservation and cultural revitalization. Notably, the community has achieved FSC international forest certification, successfully building a green economy chain that spans resource management, product processing, and brand promotion, making it a model site for indigenous communities nationwide.

Looking ahead, Minister Ljaucu emphasized that the CIP will continue close collaboration with the FNCA and other relevant agencies. By integrating forestry, agriculture, tourism, culture, and economic resources through inter-agency coordination and community-centered policy implementation, the government aims to advance forest co-management and the broader vision of sustainable indigenous development.