As the main research institution in Southern Taiwan, NCKU assists the development of ecological conservation and natural resources sustainability with research results and program cooperation in recent years.

NCKU, in collaboration with the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, is organizing the "Tree Seekers - Giant Tree Mapping Project," which utilizes airborne LiDAR data to explore Taiwan's giant forests and enhance public awareness and understanding of Taiwan's forest environment and conservation efforts.

NCKU implemented the University Social Responsibility (USR) as a higher education institution to feedback to the public with research results, nurture the enthusiasm of participating in public issues students, and assist more talents in participating in the development of land use sustainability.