To promote forestry education and the concept of sustainability, the Department of Forestry Student Association at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) will hold a forest-themed event, “Forest Sensation: Starting from the Woods – Our Covenant with the Forest,” on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event will take place at the Linhousilin Flatland Forest Park. Combining exhibitions with diverse experiences such as tree climbing and drone soccer, the event invites the public to step into the woods and rediscover nature through their five senses, engaging in a deep dialogue with natural world amidst the lush greenery of early summer.
The core concept of the event is “starting from feeling to reconnect with the forest.” A series of interactive experiences has been planned to break away from traditional static exhibitions. This allows participants to do more than just “look”. Instead, they can enter the environment and establish a direct connection with the forest through their five senses. Several featured experience zones will be set up on-site. Among the most anticipated is the tree climbing experience, guided by professional coaches who will lead participants safely into the canopy to personally feel the distance and connection between humans and trees. Another highlight is the high-tech and entertaining drone soccer experience zone, where participants can pilot drones in interactive maneuvers, enjoying the thrill of speed and control within a natural setting.
Furthermore, the event features various interaction activities and educational displays. Through close observation and active participation, the public will be guided to understand the relationship between forest ecology, the environment, and humanity—transforming knowledge into a perceptible experiential journey. On the day of the event, various laboratories will also showcase current forestry research and practical applications, covering forest surveys, resource management, environmental observation and more. This will give the public an opportunity to get close to frontline forestry work and understand how forest science is applied and practiced in real-world scenarios.
NPUST stated that they hope this event will make the forest more than just a place that people know about, but a presence that can be truly felt. From stepping into the woods and touching tree trunks with one’s hands to looking up at the branches and leaves, every subtle experience marks the beginning of rebuilding the relationship between humans and nature.
