Located on the west side of campus, the Subtropical Broadleaf Forest was completed in June 2003 as part of the “Biodiversity Indicator” in the Green Building Evaluation Manual. Funded with NT$4.5 million from the Ministry of the Interior’s Green Building Improvement Program, the 2-hectare project was designed to form an integrated habitat together with the ecological lake and river system. The plan included several themed zones such as shade plants, bird-attracting groves, butterfly-attracting groves, waterbird habitats, and aquatic vegetation areas.

To protect nesting waterbirds, buffer nets were installed around wetland zones following expert recommendations. These measures successfully attracted species such as moorhens, warblers, bitterns, and kingfishers. The forest is also linked to wetland habitats through underground wildlife passages, ensuring safe movement for animals away from human activity.

With a variety of trees, shrubs, and nectar-bearing plants, the forest provides a rich ecological environment. Educational signage further enhances the space as both a living habitat and a learning resource. A documentary produced for the university’s 10th anniversary highlights the ecological value of this subtropical broadleaf woodland.

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