The Forestry Bureau () is an agency of the

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History

The Forestry Bureau was originally established in 1945 as the Office of Forestry Administration. In June 1947, the office was disbanded and the Forestry Administration Division was established. The division was then reorganized on 15 February 1960 to form the Forestry Bureau.

Organizational structure

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Operational divisions

* Forest Planning Division * Forest Administration Division * Watershed Management Division *

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and Production Division * Conservation and Recreation Division * Conservation Division

Administrative divisions

* Secretariat * Personnel Office * Accounting Office * Civil Service Ethics Office

Branch offices

* Luodong Forest District Office * Hsinchu Forest District Office * Dongshi Forest District Office * Nantou Forest District Office * Chiayi Forest District Office *

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and Cultural Heritage Office * Pingtung Forest District Office * Taitung Forest District Office * Hualien Forest District Office * Aerial Survey Office

Transportation

The agency is accessible within walking distance East from

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References

External links

* {{Forestry by country 1960 establishments in Taiwan Executive Yuan

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Forestry in Taiwan