Chuan Chih-hsiang

Chuan Chih-hsiang is an indigenous representative from the Danda Bunun region in Nantou County, Taiwan, who has been vocal about the challenges of illegal logging in his community. He highlights how poverty has driven many locals to engage in illegal logging for income, but notes that the situation has improved due to government initiatives providing job opportunities and support for indigenous cooperatives, leading to a decline in illegal logging activities.