
Trouble in the Nest? Shalun Ecological Science Park Plans to Use Vital Grass Owl Habitat
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC, 國家科學及技術委員會) plans to establish a 531-hectare "Shalun Ecological Science Park" (沙崙生態科學園區) in Tainan. This park will complete a key part of Greater Southern Taiwan’s new Silicon Valley. However, the development area involves a portion of the Eastern Grass Owl’s (scientific name: Tyto longimembris) habitat. For the first time, NSTC announced its plan