Chen Shiang-fan

Chen Shiang-fan is an associate professor of conservation biology at National Taipei University, known for her research on illegal logging in Taiwan. Her work involves interviewing incarcerated individuals convicted of illegal logging and analyzing judicial verdicts to understand the socio-economic factors driving this illegal activity. Chen emphasizes the connection between illegal logging and the economic struggles faced by local communities, particularly among indigenous populations, and advocates for government intervention to foster sustainable forest economies.