Campus Ecology and Environmental Preservation
Biodiversity Management Approach
Through green-space planning, planting maintenance, and environmental management, CSU improves ecological quality and green coverage. Cross-unit collaboration, curriculum integration, and environmental education advance biodiversity conservation and strengthen sustainability awareness across the campus community.
Biodiversity Impacts and Risk Identification
◎ Campus Ecological Impact and Risk Assessment
CSU assesses biodiversity risks associated with campus operations, development, land-use change, human activity, and environmental factors. Key risks include habitat fragmentation, limited plant diversity, invasive species, light pollution, and noise. Green-space maintenance, planting management, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement help minimize ecological impacts and strengthen biodiversity conservation.
▲ Aerial view of the campus - adjacent to Niaosong Wetland and Chengcing Lake
◎ Campus Ecological Environment
The 9.75-hectare campus, located near Chengcing Lake Scenic Area and Niaosong Wetland Park, supports a rich natural environment.
Native Taiwanese trees and wildlife-friendly plants create layered green spaces for birds, insects, and other wildlife. Lotus and koi ponds also provide aquatic and terrestrial habitats for dragonflies, damselflies, and frogs, fostering coexistence between people and nature.
◎ Campus Tree Survey and Ecological Monitoring
In 2025, CSU updated its campus tree survey, recording 42 native Taiwanese species, including Taiwan persimmon, chinaberry, flamegold rain tree, Chinese pistache, freshwater mangrove, Lanyu podocarp, and Philippine garcinia. Other landscape trees further enrich campus vegetation.
After Typhoon Danas damaged several trees in 2025, CSU stabilized, pruned, and monitored them for three months. Trees posing safety risks were removed and replaced. Ongoing surveys and a developing tree database support carbon sequestration assessments and ecological management.
◎ Campus Construction and Environmental Management
In 2025, the College of Management Building was converted into a student dormitory, primarily through interior renovation, with limited ecological and landscape impacts. to control traffic and dust, construction vehicles avoided peak class hours, trucks covered loose materials, routes were regularly sprayed with water, and site safety controls were strengthened.
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▲ Koi Pond |
▲ Taiwan Persimmon |
▲ Inflorescence and fruit pods of Aleb
Ecological Conservation and Campus Greening
CSU promotes native planting, diverse vegetation, green-space maintenance, and landscape enhancement to improve biodiversity, expand green coverage, and reduce invasive species.
Eco-friendly design preserves natural features and creates wildlife habitats. Low-impact development (LID) and energy-saving principles further minimize environmental impacts and strengthen ecological resilience.
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▲ Sustainable Environment and SDGs Seminar |
▲ Plant Maintenance Around the Wooden Walkway |
◎ Campus Greening and Ecological Management
The Office of General Affairs oversees routine planting, pruning, and irrigation. Tree health is regularly monitored, with brown root rot prevention conducted in spring and autumn.
Invasive species, including red imported fire ants, are routinely monitored and controlled.
Large trees are also inspected and pruned before typhoon season to reduce climate-related risks.Invasive species, including red imported fire ants, are routinely monitored and controlled. Large trees are also inspected and pruned before typhoon season to reduce climate-related risks.
◎ Campus Greening Outcomes
The 97,500 m² campus includes 27,213 m² of green space, comprising 8,164 m² of lawn, as well as 41,159 m² of permeable non-green surfaces. Overall green coverage and permeability both reach 40%, supporting rainwater infiltration and mitigating runoff and urban heat.
Campus Green Area
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Year 2025 |
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Total Campus Area (㎡) |
97,500 |
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Total Green Coverage Area (㎡) |
27,213 |
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Non-Green Permeable Area (㎡) |
41,159 |
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Total Floor Area of Campus Buildings (㎡) |
215,168 |
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Grass Coverage Area (㎡) |
8,164 |
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Green Coverage Ratio (%) |
40% |
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Permeable Surface Ratio (%) |
40% |
Note: (1) Annual carbon sequestration = planted area × vegetation sequestration factor ÷ 1,000 (tonnes CO₂e/year). (2) Green coverage rate = tree canopy and lawn area ÷ statutory open space × 100%. Tree canopies are estimated at 10 m or 5 m based on trunk diameter, without double-counting lawns. (3) Permeability rate = permeable area ÷ total campus area × 100%. Permeable areas include interlocking pavers, lawns, bare ground, terracotta pavers, tree-growing areas, and other permeable facilities. 1 hectare = 10,000 m².
Ecological Education and Community Engagement
Through general education courses such as Ecology and Sustainable Environments, Environment and Ecology, Ecological Conservation, and Environmental Ethics, CSU develops students’ environmental literacy, sustainability awareness, and practical biodiversity skills. Faculty integrate biodiversity into teaching, research, and community engagement through USR projects, environmental education, local partnerships, campus tours, and conservation outreach.
◎ Biodiversity Action Outcomes
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Area |
Actions and Outcomes |
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Green-Space Development |
Planted native Taiwanese trees, including flamegold rain trees and Taiwan persimmons, while integrating campus species surveys into courses. |
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Ecological Education |
1. Offered 33 ecology-related courses with 1,836 enrollments in the 2025–2026 academic year. 2. Held 15 ecological education activities with 297 participations. 3. Since 2023, CSU has partnered with the Kaohsiung Wild Bird Society to restore habitat for the Category II protected black-naped oriole at Niaosong Wetland. Intergenerational ecological education began in 2024, followed by campus ecological observation and nest-box monitoring in 2025. |
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USR Initiatives |
1. Promoted biodiversity and environmental education through Niaosong environmental programs, marine education, food safety outreach, and campus conservation. 2. Partnered with the Kaohsiung Wild Bird Society, Chengcing Lake Scenic Area, local schools, and community organizations to deliver six community environmental education activities, ten marine education sessions, and three ecological outreach events, while engaging students in community teaching and service. |
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Campus Management |
Reduced nighttime lighting and avoided herbicides, using regular manual mowing to minimize light and chemical impacts on wildlife habitats. |
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▲ Campus Ecology Tour and Birdwatching Activity |
▲ Niaosong Wetland Eco-Tour Volunteer Training |
◎ Future Plans for Ecological Education
CSU will maintain over 40% green coverage, expand native and wildlife-friendly planting, and integrate low-impact development (LID) to strengthen ecological resilience.
Through courses, USR projects, and local partnerships, CSU will hold at least four ecological education activities annually and collaborate with professional organizations on species surveys and conservation practice.
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▲ Removal of Invasive Apple Snails |
▲ Pheasant-Tailed Jacana Restoration Site—Habitat Plant Cultivation |
Use of Green Building Materials
In compliance with the Green Building Label Standards, the University incorporates ten key aspects: biodiversity, greenery preservation, site water retention, daily energy efficiency, carbon reduction, waste reduction, indoor and outdoor environmental quality, water conservation, wastewater and waste management, and dedicated waste collection facilities. All new campus buildings adopt materials that meet green building requirements and are designed with green architecture elements.
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▲ Industrial Park Building, building exterior |
Our school's "Life Creativity Building" was completed in 2014. It incorporates green building design and barrier-free facilities. The building's window sills are all made of transparent tempered glass, and the corridor railings are also designed with semi-transparent railings. This is not only safe, but also allows people with limited mobility in wheelchairs to have an unobstructed view, creating a friendly campus environment. It has won the "Kaohsiung City Barrier-Free Friendly Environment Selection Excellence Award."
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▲ Friendly Architecture-Life Creative Building, building exterior |
▲ Friendly Architecture - Life Creative Building, the corridor uses semi-transparent railings |
▲ Friendly Architecture - Creative Living Building, Sky Platform Garden |
