Reported 12 months ago
The Environmental Department recently named 15 tree species that may emit isoprene, potentially exacerbating air pollution, and advised against planting them. This move has stirred controversy among the forestry industry and raised questions from scholars. The Environmental Department clarified that there is no official ban on planting these species and will convene with agricultural and conservation authorities, the forestry research institute, and academia to discuss suitable tree species for Taiwan's environment, emphasizing the need for species that offer benefits such as carbon reduction, pollution control, and aesthetics to the public.
Source: YAHOO