5
Total Days
12/5 – 12/9
Fee Plan Change
Dear colleagues, we previously announced an "all-inclusive USD 800" plan. After evaluation, the Alishan hotel cost is high and the all-inclusive plan would overload our administrative capacity. We now offer three plans (USD 300 / 380 / 800) for you to choose based on your needs. Lowland accommodation (12/5 Taipei, 12/6 Chiayi) is self-arranged; if you need the secretariat to arrange it, please indicate so during registration (at cost).
Itinerary Adjustment
Day 1 accommodation recommendation changed to Taipei Main Station area (Taoyuan/Hsinchu hotels are expensive due to TSMC). Chiayi accommodation recommended within 5-10 min walk of the meeting point (Wenhua Rd / Chuiyang Rd). Alishan accommodation depends on plan (Youth Activity Center or Alishan Hotel).
Receipts / Insurance
Registration form now includes receipt options (Taiwan invoice, Japanese receipt, English receipt) and activity insurance information (passport number, date of birth, emergency contact). Alishan is at ~2,400m elevation; the summit will arrange group activity insurance.
| Date | Theme | Activities | Lodging |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5 Sat |
Arrival & Welcome |
14:00–17:00 International experts arrive at Taoyuan Airport. Day 1 lodging recommended near Taipei Main Station (Hsinchu/Taoyuan hotels are expensive due to TSMC area). Free time to adjust to time zone. | Self-arranged (office can assist) |
| Dec 6 Sun |
Zhengchang Forestry Visit |
08:30 Meet at: HSR Hsinchu Station, Exit 4 (bring luggage on the bus). 09:00–15:00 Zhengchang Forestry field visit — Wufeng forest site (reforestation, tending, harvesting; on-site logging observation may be available in season) ➔ Zhengchang sawmill (processing tour). 15:30–18:15 Transfer to HSR station → HSR to Chiayi. 19:00–21:00 Chiayi Cultural Road Night Market. | Chiayi City (self-arranged) |
| Dec 7 Mon |
Uphill & Summit Opening |
08:30 Meet at: Chiayi Wenhua Road Park (Map). 09:00 Depart via Route 18 directly up to Alishan (~2.5 hrs). 12:00–13:30 Lunch at Alishan. 14:00–15:30 Summit Opening — "Forestry Challenges & Bottlenecks by Country" panel discussion. Building on the previous day's Zhengchang field visit, each country's delegates share their domestic forestry bottlenecks and challenges. 15:30–17:00 Paper presentations & preset topic talks. 17:00–18:00 Poster session & general discussion — teams integrate topics and propose solutions. Poster award selection. 18:30–21:00 Welcome dinner. | Alishan (Plan B/C included) |
| Dec 8 Tue |
Forest Railway Ecology Tour |
Sunrise & sea of clouds: enjoy freely. 07:00–12:00 Alishan Forest Railway (steam train) full ride experience and ecology trail observation. 12:00–13:30 Alishan lunch. 13:30–18:00 Free exploration of Alishan park area — Sacred Tree group, Sister Lakes, Shoujhen Temple and other sights, casual networking and conversation. 18:30–21:00 Cou (Tsou) Indigenous Cultural Dinner — Cou partners prepare dishes with highland local ingredients and introduce "Taiwan's Satoyama life and wisdom." | Alishan (Plan B/C included) |
| Dec 9 Wed |
Sunrise & Departure |
Sunrise & sea of clouds: enjoy freely. 07:00–08:15 Breakfast. 08:30 Private bus departs downhill (~2 hrs 15 min, safe and unhurried pace). ~10:45 Arrive at HSR Chiayi Station. 11:30 HSR to Taoyuan (※tickets arranged by secretariat). ~13:10 Arrive at Taoyuan International Airport. | — |
Proposed by the Japan Forest Engineering Society, poster presentations are now officially part of the summit program.
An excellent opportunity for young researchers and students to present internationally. All participants are welcome to submit.
Topics: Slope disaster prevention / Cable logging & advanced machinery / Timber utilization & slope sustainable engineering / Indigenous forestry & understory economy / Smart forestry & UAV remote sensing / Carbon sequestration & sustainable management
Abstract deadline: September 30, 2026 ｜ Presentation: Dec 7 at Alishan
Language: English ｜ Length: 200–250 words ｜ Font: Times New Roman 12 pt ｜ Page limit: 1 page (A4)
Structure: Aim & scope → Materials & methods → Key findings → Conclusions
Keywords: Up to 5 at the end (comma-separated)
Restrictions: No figures, tables, or extra headers. File format: PDF or DOC (max 20 MB).
Template: Abstract Template (HTML / print to PDF)
Size: A0 portrait (841 × 1189 mm) ｜ Language: English
Font sizes: Title ≥ 72 pt, body text ≥ 24 pt (readable from 3 m)
Images: Posters may include multiple images (photos, charts, maps, data plots). Suggested layout: title & authors at top; middle section with figure-text blocks for methods and results; bottom for conclusions and keywords. Image resolution ≥ 150 dpi. Avoid overcrowding.
Submission: Bring printed poster for on-site display (boards provided). Upload abstract file during registration; poster PDF may be submitted after registration is complete.