In response to the government’s 2050 net-zero transition policy, and to revitalize idle national non-public use land, the National Property Administration (NPA) is actively promoting lease-by-tender afforestation. The mechanism has been established to lease national land by tender for afforestation and related operations to domestic corporations with forestry expertise, with the goal of expanding forest coverage and enhancing carbon sequestration. On March 13, 2025, the Ministry of Finance amended and promulgated the Regulations for Leasing of National Non-public Use Real Estate. Subsequently, on July 31, 2025, the NPA promulgated the Operation Directions for the Lease by Tender of National Non-public Use Land for Afforestation Purposes, which stipulates relevant rules on the minimum contract deposit, annual rent, bidding qualifications, and lease terms.

        The NPA stated that it plans to consolidate idle national agricultural land of a certain scale within the same municipality or county/city (each parcel over 0.5 hectares, with no restriction on the number of parcels per tender, totaling over 20 hectares) that is not currently forested, for public tender announcement. The first batch is scheduled to be announced by NPA regional branches (including offices) at the end of 2025. Eligible bidders include domestic companies legally incorporated in the Republic of China (Taiwan) whose business registration covers “Afforestation,” and who are not registered as suspended. Bidding will be based on contract deposit, with a minimum price of NT$30,000 per hectare. The lease term will be 10 years, and tenants may apply for renewal up to three times, for a maximum term of 40 years. Annual rent will be charged at 1% of the total declared land value.

        The NPA further emphasized that the lease-by-tender afforestation mechanism not only promotes the effective utilization of national land, but also aligns with Taiwan’s sustainable development goals. It enhances and strengthens the country’s resilience and ability to adapt to climate change, reduces risks associated with extreme weather events, and contributes to national land conservation. Going forward, the NPA will continue to advance the utilization and revitalization of national land, under the concept of green sustainability.

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