"Ka-dang Ka-dang, What Are You Doing in Zhudong?" Forestry Ecological Exploration Exhibition Opens at Zhudong Forest District Buildings

The Zhudong Forest District in Hsinchu County has opened its architectural complex to the public for a new exhibition, "Ka-dang Ka-dang, What Are You Doing in Zhudong? ~ Forestry Ecological Exploration Exhibition." Running from Friday to Sunday until October 18, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the rich history and ecological significance of this once vital center of Taiwan's forestry industry.

Xia Rong-sheng, head of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Administration's Hsinchu Branch, officially inaugurated the exhibition alongside local government officials. He highlighted Zhudong's past as a major forestry hub and its current role as a popular stopover for outdoor enthusiasts. The exhibition aims to reconnect visitors with the area's forestry heritage, showcase its biodiversity, and detail its historical development.

A new entrance design on Zhongzheng Road was also unveiled, intended to become a new landmark for Zhudong. The exhibition's core theme revolves around understanding the local ecology and history, illustrating Zhudong's transition from resource exploitation to ecological sustainability. A significant feature is the debut of the "Zhudong Forestry Knowledge Graph Database," developed in collaboration with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, along with new interactive educational modules.

The exhibition also emphasizes the rich biodiversity of the Hsinchu region and the administration's recent initiatives, such as "ecological compensation" payments. Throughout the exhibition period, a series of related activities, including ecological guided tours and DIY workshops, will be offered to engage the public further. Visitors are encouraged to participate and learn about Zhudong's unique geographical features and cultural charm.