Human Impacts

The conservation status currently is vulnerable in this ecoregion. Due to it's biodiversity, Taiwan is exposed to a lot of tourism, uncontrolled collection of wild plants, and large construction projects. There are over 20 million people on this relatively small island. It's economy is based on industry and agriculture. Therefore habitats, such as those in the Kenting National Park, are threatened by agriculture, road construction, mining, and thermal pollution caused by a nearby nuclear power plant. If the island continues to be exposed to these threats, the habitats will be destroyed and endangered species will become extinct. The island is known for its biodiversity, but that may change in the future.