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To concretely advance the long-term goals of corporate sustainability (ESG) and biodiversity conservation, the Yushan National Park HQ of the Ministry of the Interior’s National Park Administration (hereinafter “Yushan HQ”) held a signing ceremony for a “Cooperation Memorandum on Ecological Conservation and Environmental Sustainability” on the afternoon of January 8 at its main office. The memorandum was formally executed by Director Lu Shu-Fei of Yushan National Park and Mr. David Chen, Vice President of Novatek Microelectronics Corp., officially announcing that the two parties will, on the basis of their existing trail-protection partnership, further expand cooperation to include “Formosan Black Bear Conservation Education” and “Environmental Sustainability Promotion” jointly building a more complete ecological protection network for Yushan.

Two Decades of Safeguarding Yushan:

Novatek - Committed Partner for Trail Safety

Yushan HQ stated that, as a core ecological corridor in Taiwan, the park’s trail system is not only the main access for hikers to experience alpine landscapes but also a critical zone connecting important wildlife habitats. High-quality trail maintenance and comprehensive safety facilities are indispensable for enhancing hiking experience and reducing the risk of lost or overdue hikers. Since 2007, Novatek has contributed resources to support maintenance of Yushan’s trails, and this year marks the approaching 20th year of cooperation. Over these two decades, Novatek’s steady financial and resource support has helped the park maintain trail infrastructure, conduct environmental clean-ups, and strengthen hiking safety equipment, making the company one of the most committed and representative private partners in protecting Yushan’s trails.

Strategic Shift: From Trail Maintenance to Formosan Black Bear Conservation and Environmental Education

The signing of this memorandum symbolizes an upgrade in public-private cooperation model. Starting this year, in addition to continuing existing trail infrastructure protection, the parties will extend their collaborative efforts into the heart of biodiversity — specifically, conservation and public education for the Formosan Black Bear. Yushan HQ stressed that the Formosan Black Bear is a key indicator species of Taiwan’s forests and that the park’s core zone is its crucial habitat. Key areas of future cooperation will include making Formosan Black Bear conservation accessible to the public by using Novatek’s resources to develop environmental education courses and promote bear ecology; and enhancing awareness of habitat protection through seminars, lectures, and varied outreach so that hikers and the public understand the line between habitat conservation and human activity.

Looking Ahead: Public-Private Collaboration Toward Ecological Sustainability

During her remarks, Lu Shu‑Fei, Director of the Yushan HQ, pointed out that the core mission of national parks is nature conservation, but safeguarding our mountains is not the responsibility of a single public agency—it also requires long‑term and sustained support from society. Novatek’s 20‑year partnership demonstrates the company’s resilience and strong corporate social responsibility toward environmental protection. Novatek Vice President David Chen stated that corporate sustainability is not a one‑off sponsorship but a long‑term commitment to walk alongside conservation efforts. Through deep collaboration with Yushan HQ, Novatek hopes to extend its support this year to include Formosan Black Bear Conservation, broadening the company’s stewardship from urban areas to mountain regions and increasing the social impact of its actions. Both parties emphasized that signing the memorandum of understanding is only the beginning of a new phase. Going forward, Yushan HQ and Novatek will maintain close exchanges on cooperative topics and gradually accumulate concrete results. They look forward to public‑private collaboration that will make Yushan National Park’s trails safer, stabilize wildlife habitats, and ensure that the effort to safeguard Taiwan’s precious mountain forests is passed on and sustained across generations.