Following the promulgation of the amendment to the Logging Ban Compensation for Lands Reserved for Indigenous Peoples Act by the President on June 24, 2024, the compensation rate per hectare has doubled from NT$30,000 to NT$60,000, starting in 2025. Administration in accordance with the law is a fundamental principle of governance in a rule-of-law state. The Executive Yuan, led by Premier Cho Jung-tai, discussed the matter with all legislative groups on November 7, 2024, and in accordance with the Budget Act (Article 91) and the Fiscal Discipline Act (Article 5), approved a supplementary budget to fund the increase. The Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) coordinated with the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) to include the necessary funds, submitting the budget proposal to the Executive Yuan on March 10, 2025. After cross-party consultations and third reading passage in the Legislative Yuan, the budget—totaling NT$2.3 billion—was promulgated by the President on September 17, 2025, and fully disbursed to local governments today (October 2, 2025), fulfilling the government's commitment to administration in accordance with the law and the protection of indigenous livelihoods.

As of the end of September 2025, over 52,000 indigenous applicants had completed registration, covering 83,000 hectares of eligible land and accounting for approximately NT$4.98 billion in total compensation. The policy not only supports indigenous households' basic livelihoods but also contributes significantly to environmental sustainability, forest conservation, and disaster prevention. The implementation of the logging ban compensation fully reflects the core spirit of respecting indigenous historical ties while preserving ecological balance.

CIP Minister Ljaucu·Zingrur emphasized that the logging ban compensation policy represents a vital balance between rights protection and ecological conservation. He noted that the CIP will continue refining related administrative systems, listening to community feedback, and ensuring effective implementation. The policy also demonstrates the joint commitment of the government and indigenous communities to protecting Taiwan's forests, enabling indigenous peoples to live securely and sustainably within their traditional territories and preserve cultural continuity.

The CIP expressed deep gratitude to President Lai Ching-te, Premier Cho Jung-tai, and legislators for their strong support of this policy. The council also thanked the public for their concern and recognition, stressing that collective efforts to protect forest resources are essential to ensuring that indigenous communities can live with dignity and stability, advancing together toward a vision of human rights and harmonious sustainability.