Lavender Flowers in Full Bloom at Flood Control Area of Yongdam Dam, Jinan-gun

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Go Dallyeong] Recently, purple lavender flowers have fully bloomed in the Sinjicheon Ecological Wetland area located in Goejeong-ri, Ancheon-myeon, Jinan-gun, attracting the footsteps of those passing along National Road No. 30.

Ancheon-myeon planned to create a premium resting spot using a lavender farm and to improve the rural landscape and environment by utilizing the floodplain adjustment site created by the construction of Yongdam Dam in April last year. This plan was based on administrative and financial support through an MOU with Korea Water Resources Corporation Yongdam Branch, alongside the Ancheon-myeon rural hub revitalization project.

Subsequently, in May last year, 17,000 lavender plants were planted over 1,800 pyeong of the Sinjicheon Ecological Wetland in Goejeong-ri with the participation of Ancheon-myeon residents, including the residents' autonomy committee, village chiefs' council, and youth association.

This is the result of a collaboration between the public and private sectors, where the administrative plan to create a scenic complex in the gateway area of Ancheon at Sinjicheon Ecological Wetland to improve the local image and make it a landmark, prevent illegal farming in the Yongdamho floodplain, reduce non-point pollution sources by creating scenic grasslands, and establish management measures at the intersection of water quality, aquatic ecology, and cultural functions in the floodplain disturbance area, all aligned with the passion of the residents.

In its second year this year, Ancheon-myeon further beautified the ecological wetland area by planting various flowers and trees such as Kochia, phlox, Solomon's seal, and arrowwood around the lavender flower field.

Additionally, a tunnel made of cosmos fields and pumpkin vines will be created around the Goejeong intersection to continuously provide visual attractions through autumn.

Ancheon-myeon Mayor An Yongnam said, “It will provide a healing resting place for travelers passing through the Jinan-Jangsu-Geumsan route and serve as a relaxation space for residents.” He added, “It is also expected to help revitalize the local economy and offer various attractions during events such as Residents' Day and the large agricultural products market.”

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