Hwasun-gun to Launch 'Public Forest Management Project' Starting Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 6th that starting next month, it will promote the ‘Public Forest Management Project’ to enhance the public functions and economic value of forests and provide jobs for low-income groups and unemployed youth.

The county originally planned to start the Public Forest Management Project this month, but considering the COVID-19 situation, it decided to operate the Forest Biomass Collection Team, Forest Management Patrol, and Kudzu Vine Removal Team from next month.

Also, on the 3rd of next month, a safety training session for participants in forest management and a launch ceremony for the project teams such as the Forest Biomass Collection Team will be held to begin activities.

The Forest Biomass Collection Team collects wood products generated in forest management areas for recycling and also removes vines along major roadsides.

The Forest Management Patrol removes damaged trees along roadsides or in residential forest areas using chainsaws, brush cutters, and other equipment.

The Kudzu Vine Removal Team removes kudzu vines along major roadsides, tourist sites, and scenic areas to create a pleasant environment.

The county plans to hire a total of 79 people to carry out the Public Forest Management Project (37 for the Forest Biomass Collection Team, 6 for the Forest Management Patrol, and 36 for the Kudzu Vine Removal Team).

A county official said, “We will continuously carry out forest maintenance projects to solve environmental issues such as fine dust reduction and expand forest resources.”

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