natural carbon sinks / 20-year commitment / VP Chun-Cheng Liang
Kedge Construction and Kindom Development, both members of Kindom Group, have joined the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency’s (FANCA) natural carbon sink and biodiversity initiatives, committing to long-term forest restoration projects that integrate carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and community engagement.
At a project showcase hosted by FANCA, Kedge Construction Vice President Chun-Cheng Liang shared the company’s experience implementing its “Working Together to Plant Trees and Protect the Home of Formosan Giant Cicadas” project. Kedge has been engaged in afforestation and ecological restoration since 2019, and the Chiayi project represents a further 20-year commitment to turning sustainability goals into long-term action.
Restoring Forest Habitats through Local Partnerships
Kedge’s project in Chiayi is built around close collaboration with local communities. Working with community development associations in Xinmei and Caoshan, Kedge supports afforestation, forest tending, and ecological education, while National Chiayi University provides expertise in ecological surveys and monitoring. By combining scientific expertise with local knowledge, the project aims to restore forest ecosystems and enhance habitat for Formosan giant cicadas and other native species. These objectives are also reflected in FANCA’s project records, which identify habitat restoration, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and local economic opportunities among the initiative’s key outcomes.
In April, Kedge planted 2,750 native trees, including Reevesia formosana and Taiwan acacia. Forest education activities have also engaged more than 200 employees and community members, extending environmental awareness beyond the project site to employees, families, and neighboring communities.
The initiative further connects forest conservation with local livelihoods. Kedge supports the promotion of log-grown shiitake mushrooms from Shizilu Community in Alishan Township, helping create economic opportunities alongside ecological restoration. Through this integrated approach, the project extends beyond carbon sequestration to generate broader benefits for biodiversity and local communities.
Kindom Development Commits to 20-Year Forest Restoration in Yilan
Kindom Development is also working with FANCA’s Yilan Branch on a 20-year forest restoration initiative in the Songluo community of Datong Township, Yilan County. Covering 3.70 hectares in Yilan Forest District Compartments 79 and 80, the project focuses on restoring degraded forestland with native and locally adapted tree species, followed by long-term forest tending and biodiversity monitoring.
Kindom Development plans to invest more than NT$10 million over the project period, integrating biodiversity and natural capital considerations into its sustainability strategy. The initiative will engage members of the Songluo Indigenous community in forest restoration activities, while a team from National Ilan University will provide biodiversity monitoring and technical expertise to support science-based restoration. Beyond forest restoration, Kindom Development will leverage the Group’s resources and channels to promote local products from Indigenous communities and support local economicdevelopment. The initiative will also explore opportunities related to carbon credits as part of the company’s broader pathway toward net-zero emissions.
Building Long-Term Value for Nature and Communities
Through these long-term initiatives, Kedge Construction and Kindom Development are translating Kindom Group’s commitment to natural capital into action. By bringing together corporate resources, government expertise, academic research, and local participation, the Group is developing a collaborative approach that connects forest restoration and carbon sequestration with biodiversity conservation and sustainable community development.