Dr. Wan-Yu Liu is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Forestry at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Economics from the Chinese Land Economics Research Institute, the Rural Economics Society of Taiwan, and the Taiwan Society of Rural Development Planning. Over the course of her career, Dr. Liu has delivered more than 100 invited lectures and keynote speeches across 10 countries, establishing her as a leading voice in her field. She has published over 100 scholarly works, including more than 40 papers in SCI-ranked journals, as well as contributions to academic books and conference proceedings.
Dr. Liu's research interests span forest policy and economics, forest and farm tourism, environmental economics and modeling, greenhouse gas reduction policy evaluation, and sustainable forest management. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates rigorous economic analysis with practical forest management applications to address pressing environmental challenges.
Dr. Liu's work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical application, contributing significantly to forest conservation and sustainable development. Her dedication to advancing forest policy, environmental modeling, and tourism economics has made her a key contributor to Taiwan's environmental initiatives and an internationally respected scholar.
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In line with the global 30x30 target, Taiwan launched its marine and terrestrial OECM (Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures) identification schemes in 2025 to expand conservation beyond protected areas. The dual approach reflects differing jurisdictional needs: the...
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Amid the global pursuit of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the agricultural sector is evolving from a traditional food supplier into a key driver for climate resilience and ecological sustainability. Drawing on the comparative experiences from Japan, the Netherlands, Australia...
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From January to May 2025, the Trump administration reaffirmed protectionist trade measures aimed at reducing trade deficits and encouraging domestic manufacturing. President Donald Trump's second term began with a renewed focus on "America First" economic strategies, with tariffs at the...
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This paper explains that Taiwan's agricultural management policies have long used cadastral maps as the foundational geographic data for farmland statistics. However, cadastral maps lack the flexibility to reflect changes in crop cultivation boundaries. The Department of Information...
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The term "halal" implies anything, including food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics, or other consumption items, which is made according to the requirements of the Islamic dietary and ethical laws. Taiwan does not embrace the religion of Islam. Yet, the halal industry finds its way here...
Wan-Yu Liu
Dr. Wan-Yu Liu is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Forestry at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Economics from the Chinese Land Economics Research Institute, the Rural Economics Society of Taiwan, and the Taiwan Society of Rural Development Planning. Over the course of her career, Dr. Liu has delivered more than 100 invited lectures and keynote speeches across 10 countries, establishing her as a leading voice in her field. She has published over 100 scholarly works, including more than 40 papers in SCI-ranked journals, as well as contributions to academic books and conference proceedings.
Dr. Liu's research interests span forest policy and economics, forest and farm tourism, environmental economics and modeling, greenhouse gas reduction policy evaluation, and sustainable forest management. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates rigorous economic analysis with practical forest management applications to address pressing environmental challenges.
Dr. Liu's work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical application, contributing significantly to forest conservation and sustainable development. Her dedication to advancing forest policy, environmental modeling, and tourism economics has made her a key contributor to Taiwan's environmental initiatives and an internationally respected scholar.
Affiliation
Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University, TaiwanJob Title
Distinguished ProfessorE-mail
wyliu@nchu.edu.twLatest Submission from Taiwan
Advancing the 30x30 Target: A Preliminary Study of Taiwan's Localized Framework for Land and Marine OECMs
The Pathway to Net-Zero in Taiwan’s Agriculture: From International Experience to Localized Action
Analysis on U.S. Reciprocal Tariff Policy Impacts on Asian States’ Agriculture Trade and Responsive Measures: Lesson from Taiwan and China
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools to Develop Agricultural Parcel Maps for Assisting Crop Surveys
The Overview of the Agricultural Halal Industry and Its Business Ecosystem Prospects in Taiwan
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