Nakdonggang Basin Environmental Office Deploys Resident Monitors to Preserve Wetland Protection Areas

Nakdong River Five Views Upo Wetland

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] The Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office announced that it will hire 11 resident monitors and operate them from the 16th to promote the excellence of wetland protection areas and eradicate illegal activities.

Resident monitors are recruited and hired annually, prioritizing local residents, to conduct continuous surveillance for the efficient conservation and management of the excellent natural ecosystems of wetland protection areas. This also helps strengthen the cooperation network with local communities and contributes to creating social jobs.

The wetland protection areas under the jurisdiction of the Nakdong River Office include seven locations: Changnyeong Upo Wetland, Busan Nakdong River Estuary, Ulsan Mujechi Wetland, Yangsan Hwaeom Wetland, Miryang Sajapyeong, Gimhae Hwapo Stream, and Yangsan Sinbulsan. These areas possess not only pristine natural conditions but also serve as habitats for endangered wildlife and have unique scenic and geomorphological values.

Lee Ho-jung, head of the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office, said, "In the case of Changnyeong Upo Wetland, known as Korea's largest pristine swamp with high biodiversity, illegal fishing activities have not ceased. We will make every effort to eradicate illegal activities, including nighttime crackdowns, together with resident monitors composed of local residents familiar with the local situation."

Meanwhile, in wetland protection areas, according to Article 13 of the Wetland Conservation Act, activities such as constructing or expanding buildings, changing the terrain of the land, increasing or decreasing the water level or quantity of wetlands, extracting soil or gravel, artificially introducing plants or animals, cultivating, capturing, or collecting them are prohibited. Violations of these regulations may result in imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won.

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