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Pei-Jung Wang

  • Position:Researcher
Research interests / job descriptionForestry policy, the Interaction between forest management and social-cultural dimension, forest social benefit and resources survey, research methods and multivariable statistic analysis.
EducationPh.D. Department of Forestry, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. (2004)
M.S. Department of Forestry, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. (1993)
B.S. Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. (1991)
Experience2024.01~ Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2023.08~2024.01 Researcher and Chief, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, MOA.
2021~2023.07 Researcher & Chief, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2018~2021 Associate Researcher & Chief, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2014~2018 Associate Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2002~2014 Assistant Researcher, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
1994~2002 Assistant, Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, COA.
2023~2024 Professor, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, National Ilan University
2021~2023 Associate Professor, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, National Ilan University
2004~2017 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, National Ilan University
2006~2006 International Fellow, World Forestry Center
TEL886-2-23039978 ext 3881
Emailpjwang@tfri.gov.tw
Honor2013 Excellence award of government service quality, the 5th CAO implementation project for service innovation and advancement
2011 First place in forest product group, 2011 academic conference of Chinese Forestry Association
2011 First place in humanities and management group, 2011 academic conference of Chinese Forestry Association
2010 Judges' award in public group, 2010 conference of national indigenous research, Council of Indigenous Peoples, Executive Yuan
2009 First place in humanities and management group, 2009 academic conference of Chinese Forestry Association
2008 Third place in humanities and management group, 2008 academic conference of Chinese Forestry Association
2007 The best thesis award, conference of sustainable development of environmental resources in Taiwan
2004 Second prize award, 2003 outstanding research award of Executive Yuan
2003 Third place in forest management group, poster competition in 2003 academic conference of Chinese Forestry Association
2001 First place in forest management group, 2001 academic conference of Chinese Forestry Association
  1. Wang UH, Wang PJ. (2024). A model for forest type identification and forest regeneration monitoring based on deep learning and hyperspectral imagery. Ecological Informatics volume80,1-16,102507. (SCI)
  2. Chen YJ, Chen SY, Wang PJ*. (2024). The Impact of Seasonal Variation of Phytoncides and Negative Air Ions on the Human Comfort Index: Implications for Planning Forest Therapy at Lienhuachih. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 39(1): 1-19. DOI: 10.7075/TJFS.202403_39(1).0001.
  3. Hsu CP*, Fu SW, Shu-Ying Wang, Wang PJ. (2023). Providing Management Strategies for Conservation and Recreation by Using Environmental Sound Resources: A case study of Danongdafu Flatland Forest. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 38(4):321-46. (in Chinese)
  4. Wang UH*, Hsieh HC, Wang PJ, Li LE. (2022). Study of the development status and environmental impact of Taiwania plantation. Agricultural Extension Papers 67. (in Chinese)
  5. Sung CE*, Wang UH, Lin KS, Wang PJ, Chan CF, Chen YC, Wang SF. (2022). Establishment of forest cover classification and interpretation model by using airborne hyperspectral and lidar data. Taiwan J For Sci 37(2):121-143. (in Chinese)
  6. Wang PJ, Chang KW, & Lou AC*. (2020). Analysis of factors influencing shaded coffee planting in Taiwan. Taiwan J For Sci 35(3):193-203. (in Chinese)
  7. Lin JC, Chen YH, Wang PJ, Wu MS*. (2019). Survey and cost-benefit analysis of camellia brevistyla management. Taiwan J For Sci 34(1):1-11. (in Chinese)
  8. Lin JC, Wang PJ, Cheng W*. (2018). The social-economic assessment for natural crises in Nantou County. Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry 51(3):251-261. (in Chinese)
  9. Lin JC, Wang PJ, Chan WH*. (2018). Exploring main themes and structures in Taiwan Forestry Research Journal from 2008 to 2017 using co-word and social network analysis. Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry 51(3):217-229. (in Chinese)
  10. Wang PJ*. (2017). Agroforestry adjustment strategy of climate change: thoughts of shaded coffee and mountain village forestry. Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Quarterly 52:6-16. (in Chinese)
  11. Lin JC, Chen YH, Wang PJ, Chen SJ, Wu MS*. (2017). An estimation of carbon emissions by Taiwan's major imported solid wood products. Taiwan J For Sci 32(3):191-202. (in Chinese)
  12. Wang PJ, Lin JC, Chen YH, Wu MS*. (2017). A study on private forest landowners' perception of forest risks and adaptive forest management strategies to climate change. Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry 50(3):213-230. (in Chinese)
  13. Wang PJ, Wu MS, & Sun MY. (2015). Forest tending materials as one of strategies of ecological compensation. Taiwan J For Sci 30(3): 211-215. (in Chinese)
  1. Lou AC, Yeh PC, Lu WH, Wang PJ. (2023, Oct). German forestry after the 20th century. 2023 Conference of sustainable development of forest resources. Yilan. (in Chinese)
  2. Wu MS, Lou AC, Lu WH, Wang PJ. (2023, Oct). A Preliminary Study on Domestic Forest Fund in Various Countries. 2023 Conference of sustainable development of forest resources. Yilan. (in Chinese)
  3. Hsu CP, Wang PJ. (2022, 10). A study of female workers in forestry and revitalization of mountain villages in Japan. 2022 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Pingtung. (in Chinese)
  4. Chan WH, Lin YJ, Wu MS, Wang PJ, Lin JC. (2022, 10). Private forest farmers' cognition of forestry industry revitalization policies and current situation of forest land management. 2022 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Pingtung. (in Chinese)
  5. Wang PJ, Lou AC, Lu WH. (2022, 10). Analysis and reference of afforestation policies in various countries in recent years. 2022 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Pingtung. (in Chinese)
  6. Wu MS, Wang PJ, Lu HF. (2022, 10). The management objectives and information needs of private forest farmers. 2022 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Pingtung. (in Chinese)
  7. Chen YD, Wang PJ, Cheng CK, Chang CT. (2022, 10). Discussion on optimum thinning operation and subsidy mechanism of makino bamboo. 2022 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Pingtung. (in Chinese)
  8. Wang PJ, Wang UH, Chang CY. (2022, 09). Using aerial photos to monitor the long-term changes of the white popinac in Hengchun and the follow-up policy recommendations. 2022 conference of forest sustainable development and afforestation technology, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  9. Wang PJ, Yen SW, Lou AC. (2022, 08). The results of the survey on the participation status and intentions of forest farmers who have completed the period of plain-afforestation. 2022 conference of forest management strategies in the post-plain-afforestation era, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  10. Wang PJ, Wu MS, Chan WH, Tang SL. (2022, 08). Connection and application of plain-afforestation monitoring plan and the model of forest diversification development and utilization. 2022 conference of forest management strategies in the post-plain-afforestation era, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  11. Wang UH, Wang PJ, Hsieh HC. (2022.05). Application of historical digital aerial photos to analyze the long-term changes of the plantation in Lioukuei experimental forest. The 26th Taiwan international conference of geography.
  12. Lou AC, Wang PJ, Tang SL, Yen SW. (2021.10). Community engagement in natural resource inquiry and the using of mobile application tools. 2021 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Chiayi. (in Chinese)
  13. Hsu CP, Wang PJ, Wang SY. (2021.10). Possibility of Taiwan's forest carbon sink strategy from the perspective of Japan's forestry policy. 2021 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Chiayi. (in Chinese)
  14. Chan WH, Wang PJ, Lin JC, Wu MS, Lu HF. (2021.10). Carbon sequestration capacity of urban trees – The cases of three common street trees in Taipei City. 2021 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Chiayi. (in Chinese)
  15. Wang UH, Hsieh HC, Wang PJ, Ren D. (2021.10). Application of historical digital aerial images to analyze the long-term changes in plantation forests. 2021 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Chiayi. (in Chinese)
  16. Wu MS, Wang PJ, Chan WH, Yen SW, Lu HF. (2021.10). Measuring the subsidy standard for rewarding afforestation from the cost of plain afforestation in Kaohsiung and Pingtung. 2021 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Chiayi. (in Chinese)
  17. Wang PJ, Lou AC, Tang SL, & Lu WH. (2021, 05). Foraging in urban - the globally rising trend of wild food gathering. Annual and academic conference of The Geography Society of China Located in Taipei, Changhua, Taiwan. (in Chinese)
  18. Lin JC, Wang PJ, & Wu MS. (2021, 05). The impacts and challenges faced by forest sector in the post-pandemic era. Annual and academic conference of The Geography Society of China Located in Taipei, Changhua, Taiwan. (in Chinese)
  19. Chan WH, Lin JC, Wang PJ, Yen SW, & Lai YM. (2021, 05). Planning strategy of urban forest - A case study of design concept of suburban forest in Taipei. Annual and academic conference of The Geography Society of China Located in Taipei, Changhua, Taiwan. (in Chinese)
  20. Yeh MC, Torng CS, Huang YJ, & Wang PJ. (2021, 05). Investigation of private forest owners in central Taiwan and their difficulties in management. Annual and academic conference of The Geography Society of China Located in Taipei, Changhua, Taiwan. (in Chinese)
  21. Chang B, Wang PJ, Peng BS. (2020,11). The effectiveness and direction change of flatland afforestation research and monitoring. 2020 Conference of flatland afforestation research and monitoring, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  22. Wang PJ, Lou AC, Wang UH, & Yen SW. (2020, 11). The implementation effect and development strategy of the plain afforestation incentive policies. 2020 Conference of flatland afforestation research and monitoring, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  23. Wu MS, Wang PJ, Chan WH. (2020,11). The research of forest owners' knowledge of the payments for forest ecosystem service. 2020 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taichung. (in Chinese)
  24. Lou AC, Hsu CP, Wang PJ, & Wang UH. (2020, 11). Sustainable Forest Management Strategy. 2020 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taichung. (in Chinese)
  25. Chen BJ, Lou AC, Wang UH, & Wang PJ. (2020, 11). Preliminary Study on the Model of Domestic Timbers Skidding, Timber Making and Production and Marketing. 2020 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taichung. (in Chinese)
  26. Yen SW, Tang SL, Wang PJ, Li LE. (2020, 11). The attitudes change of forest owners before the participation in flatland afforestation award program and after their programs expired : The case of Hualien County. 2020 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taichung. (in Chinese)
  27. Chang LW, Wang PJ, Wang CP, Yu SY. (2020,10). Women in the forestry career field in Taiwan. 2020 APNN & IConWiST, New Taipei City. (in Chinese)
  28. Wang PJ, Yen SW, Tang SL, Wang UH. (2020, 09). Where the flatland afforestation could go after the expiration: Investigation report of Hualien County's forest owners who have participated in the award program. 2020 conference of conservation and utilization of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  29. Wang PJ. (2020, 08). Planning and development activation strategy of forest resources in Danongdafu. Danongdafu Forest Park ecological industry integration forum, Hualien. (in Chinese)
  30. Chen BJ, Wang PJ, Tang SL. (2019, 10). Cases analysis of forestry regional revitalization. 2019 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  31. Chang J, Tang SL, Li LE, Wang PJ. (2019, 10). Principles, methods, cases and challenges of near-natural forest management. 2019 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  32. Yen SW, Li LE, Wang PJ. (2019, 10). Preliminary investigation of using complex adaptive system (CAS) in forest. 2019 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  33. Li LE, Wang PJ, Lin JC. (2019, 10). The attitudes and adjustment strategies of people in rural, forest and mountain villages towards natural disasters: A case study in Nantou County. 2019 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  34. Wang PJ. (2019, 09). From near-natural forest management to complex adaptive management and their differences. 2019 conference of conservation and utilization of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  35. Chang B, Lin JC, Wang PJ. (2019, 11). Risks and adjustments of small island forestry. The 13th environmental protection forest management conference, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  36. Wang PJ, Sun MY, Wu MS. (2018, 11). The myth of the quantification of forest: Reversing the climate problem with forest sharing. 2018 Republic of China international conference of environmental education academic and practical exchanges, Tainan. (in Chinese)
  37. Wang PJ, Lin JC, Wu MS. (2018, 10). A Preliminary Study on residents' environmental attitudes and risk perceptions in high-risk mountain village. 2018 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  38. Cheng W, Lin JC, Wang PJ. (2018, 10). Application of Social and Economic Vulnerability Indicators in Disaster Risk Assessment of Mountain Villages: A case study in Nantou County. 2018 conference of sustainable development of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  39. Wang PJ, Sun MY, Lin JH, Chang KW. (2018, 09). Farmers' actions and long-term strategies for shade-grown coffee. 2018 conference of conservation and utilization of forest resources, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  40. Wang PJ. (2018, 06). Why can't the local organization become the entity of environmental governance? The development dilemma of forest communities. International forum of risks, impacts and responses in the post-climate change era, Taipei. (in Chinese)
  41. Wang PJ, Lin JC, Wu MS, & Huang MY. (2015, 09). A study on current stewardship of Taiwan's private forest lands and on feasibility of forest cooperatives. The 2015 international symposium on sustainable forest ecosystem management in rapid changing world, Chiayi, Taiwan.
  42. Wang PJ, Huang MY, Wu MS, & Suen MY. (2015, 06). Using pruned twigs as value-added products for environmental education. 21st international symposium on society and resource management, Charleston, SC, USA.
  43. Huang YH, Wu CS, & Wang PJ. (2013, 09). Synergies of non-timber forest products and commodity chains: a preliminary study for small scale and private forestland. IUFRO 2013 joint conference of 3.08 & 6.08 future directions of small-scale and community-based forestry, Fukuoka, Japan.
  44. Wang PJ, Wang DH, Lin JC, & Chen LC. (2010, 08). After colonial forestry: The evolvement of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) plantations in Taiwan. XXIII IUFRO world congress, Seoul, Korea.
  45. Wang PJ, Wang DH, & Lin JC. (2008, 07). Envisioning about environmental knowledge, values and community attributes in natural resources uses. The XII world congress of rural sociology of the international rural sociology association, Goyang, Korea. (NSC 94-2313-B-054 -015)
  46. Wang PJ, Wang HH, Chang YL, & Kao YC. (2008, 07). The relationship between traditional plant knowledge and social hierarchy on Taiwan aborigines. 14th international symposium on society and resource management, Burlington, USA. (NSC 95-2313-B-054-017-MY3)
  47. Wang PJ, & Zheng CL. (2007, 08). Community forestry in Taiwan: A solution or another problem?. Sustainable forest management and carbon sequestration in Taiwan and Japan, Nantou, Taiwan.
  48. Wang PJ. (2006, 07). Frontier researches: Embedded in the context of culture, society and forest resources in Taiwan. 2006.08.15. Speech at World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, USA.
  49. Wang PJ. (2006, 07). Visiting to Taiwan: about Taiwan, Taiwan’s Forest and my Researches. 2006.7.23. Seminar Day of World Forestry Center 2006 International Educators Institute, Portland, OR, USA.
  1. Wang PJ, Wang DH & Lin JC. (2011). Envisioning environmental knowledge and values in natural resources use in Taiwan. pp.91-105. Henrique de Barros (editor) Reshaping Natures: Social Impacts of Environmental Change on Rural Communities. Saarbrücken, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-8454-1679-3 (NSC 94-2313-B-054 -015)
  2. Wang PJ, Wang HH & Huang CL. (2010). Discussion on the distribution of indigenous traditional plant knowledge in different societies - A Comparative Study of Jinyang Village in Nan'ao Township and Dona Village in Maolin Township. Selected conference proceeding of 2010 national indigenous research papers presentation. Published by the Council of Indigenous Peoples, Executive Yuan. ISBN 978-986-02-6501-9 (NSC 95-2313-B-054-017-MY3) (in Chinese)
  1. Hsu CP, Wang PJ, Lin JC, Wu ML. (2022). Diverse appearances and local connections of self-employed harvesting forestry in Japan. Forestry Research Newsletter 29(4):50-55. (in Chinese)
  2. Wang PJ. (2022). Lysimachia candida. Forestry Research Newsletter 29(2):82. (in Chinese)
  3. Lin JC, Hsu CP, Wang PJ. (2021). CO2 sequestration certification system of enterprise forest in Japan. Forestry Research Newsletter 29(2):44-48. (in Chinese)
  4. Wang PJ, Lou AC, Lu WH, Yen SW, Chen BJ. (2022). Taking the selection of high-quality private forests as the starting point of innovation guidance. Forestry Research Newsletter 29(1):1-4. (in Chinese)
  5. Lin JC, Hsu CP, Wang PJ. (2021). Participate in forest management to create the value of sharing - Enterprise forest in Japan. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(6):93-97. (in Chinese)
  6. Wang PJ, Wu MS, Lou AC, Yen SW. (2021). Foraging in urban: the rights of wild plant collection and the prohibitions. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(6):75-81. (in Chinese)
  7. Lin JC, Wang PJ, Hsu YJ. (2021). The forest negative carbon emission technologies towards net zero emissions. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(5):39-45. (in Chinese)
  8. Wang PJ, Lou AC, Wang UH, Yen SW. (2021). Foraging in urban: Food self-sufficiency, adaptation to global warming, species conservation, and others. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(4):45-49. (in Chinese)
  9. Hsu CP, Lou AC, Wang PJ. (2021). Japan's forestry countermeasures under climate change. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(4):40-44. (in Chinese)
  10. Lin JC, Wang PJ, Hsu YJ. (2021). Applying smart forestry to develop new business and promote the forest benefits. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(4):33-39. (in Chinese)
  11. Lin JC, Wang PJ, Wu MS. (2021). Forestry transformation and planning in the post-pandemic era. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(3):47-52. (in Chinese)
  12. Wang PJ. (2021). Non-monetary forest governance and transformative social movement. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(2):44-49. (in Chinese)
  13. Wang PJ, Wu MS. (2021). The general model of forest management - The Planted Forests Voluntary Guidelines proposed by FAO. Forestry Research Newsletter 28(2):8-12. (in Chinese)
  14. Chang B, Chiu CM, Wang PJ, Peng BS. (2020). A review of the 12-year afforestation survey and monitoring plan. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(6):1-6. (in Chinese)
  15. Wang PJ, Lou AC, Yen SW. (2020). Policy thinking and design: Flexible strategies for promoting the rational management of private forests. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(6):7-13. (in Chinese)
  16. Wang UH, Wang PJ, Wang SF. (2020). Sidelight of Forest × Modernity curation. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(6):76-79. (in Chinese)
  17. Wang PJ, Tang SL, Lou AC. (2020). Promoting public participation with alternative currency: Design proposal for Forest Coin. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(5):36-39. (in Chinese)
  18. Lin JC, Wang PJ, Hsu YJ. (2020). Guidelines for the national forestry department and enterprises to implement sustainable development goals. Taiwan Forestry Journal 46(4):37-46. (in Chinese)
  19. Hsu CP, Wang PJ, Lin JC, Wu ML. (2020). The rise and characteristics of self-felling forestry in Japan. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(4):86-90. (in Chinese)
  20. Wang PJ, Sun MY, Chang KW, Chang J, Liu YP, Yuan YL, Chung MK. (2020). How sharing woodland can be possible. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(4):80-85. (in Chinese)
  21. Wang PJ, Sun MY, Chang KW, Lou AC. (2020). Sharing woodland: An alternative plan of private forest management. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(4):76-79. (in Chinese)
  22. Wang PJ, Chang J, Lou AC. (2020). Viewing the effect of policy communication from the public opinion on the internet: A volume analysis of the National Botanic Garden’s Ark Project. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(3):32-38. (in Chinese)
  23. Chang B, Lin JC, Wang PJ. (2020). Thinking about forest research directions to improve environmental resilience from the viewpoint of small island. Forestry Research Newsletter 27(2):1-7. (in Chinese)
  24. Wu MS, Chan WH, Wang PJ. (2019). Afforestation award project which combines with payment for ecosystem services. Forestry Research Newsletter 26(4):57-60. (in Chinese)
  25. Wang PJ, Chang KW. (2018). Small topic in the small diameter timber competition: How to use the branches? The creativity comparison. Forestry Research Newsletter 25(2):57-60. (in Chinese)
  26. Wang PJ, Huang CW. (2013). How toys can make a difference for our forests. TFRI Extension Folder No.102. Taiwan Forestry Research Institute.
  1. Wood craft material packages and finished products (2013)
  1. 2021 MOST Research Project. The investigation and solution of the ant-infestation in low-elevation mountains caused by climate change and changes in the community. Co-PI (2021-2022). Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST.
  2. 2021 Experimental Forest Project. Innovation strategy of small-scale forestry and plan of social design. PI (2021-2024).
  3. 2021 Technology Project. Practice plan of forest under climate and environmental adaptation governance. PI (2021-2024).
  4. 2020 National Science and Technology Development Fund. The artificial intelligence development in climate-smart forestry and the technology exchange program. PI (2020-2021).
  5. 2019 National Science and Technology Development Fund. Urban forest planning in resilient cities and the practical exchange program. PI (2019-2020). Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST.
  6. 2019 MOST Research Project. Explore the contributions of Taiwanese female forestry researchers in the development of forest science and forestry management through oral historical interviews. Co-PI (2019-2020). Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST.
  7. 2018 Technology Project. Assessment of risk tolerance and adjustment of social and economic conditions to natural hazards in rural, forest and mountain villages. PI (2018-2019).
  8. 2018 Technology Project. Sustainable forest management and benefit evaluation. PI (2018-2020).
  9. 2016 Forestry Development. Promotion and management strategies of innovative utilization of flatland afforestation products. PI (2016-2020).
  10. 2017 Forestry Development. Investigation of forest owners participating in flat-land afforestation, and analysis of intentions for subsequent treatment after the contract expires. PI (2017-2020).
  11. 2019 National Science and Technology Development Fund. Urban forest planning in resilient cities and the plan of practical exchange. PI (2019-2020). Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST.
  12. 2019 MOST Research Project. Explore the contributions of Taiwanese female forestry researchers in the development of forest science and forestry management through oral historical interviews. Co-PI (2019-2020). Ministry of Science and Technology, MOST.