According to Lin Kuo-yung, after four to five years of activism, Ilan residents are now able to value the powder-puff tree (Barringtonia racemosa). Many communities are even choosing local seeds when greening their environment.
經過四、五年的推動，林國勇說，現在宜蘭人已經懂得把水茄苳當寶，許多社區也喜歡用本土種來植栽。