Gyeongnam Province Invests 41.4 Billion KRW in Forest Recreation Infrastructure to Meet Post-COVID-19 Demand

129 Billion KRW for Forest Leisure Facilities for Experience and Education, Including Creation of Early Childhood Forest Experience Centers

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do will invest 41.4 billion KRW this year to create a Gyeongnam where all residents can enjoy a healthy and prosperous life through forests.

The province announced that it has allocated the budget to expand various forest recreational facilities and supplement existing facilities to prepare for the increased demand for forest recreation after COVID-19.

It allocated 4.8 billion KRW for the creation of two forest leisure sports facilities, 900 million KRW for five infant forest experience centers, and 3.8 billion KRW for two wood culture experience centers to expand opportunities for wood experiences.

It will invest 13.9 billion KRW for the creation and supplementation of 13 natural recreation forests for residents' emotional cultivation and relaxation, 4.2 billion KRW for the creation of three healing forests for forest therapy, 500 million KRW for supplementing forest bathing areas, and 8.1 billion KRW for supplementing and connecting forest trails.

To propagate and preserve tree genetic resources, maintain and enhance forest biodiversity, and provide education, it will invest 3.4 billion KRW in the creation and supplementation of four arboretums and three ecological forests.

Additionally, to provide residents with opportunities to understand forest recreation and healing, 1.8 billion KRW will be invested to place 52 personnel including forest interpreters, infant forest instructors, and forest therapy instructors through consignment operation by specialized forest welfare companies.

Also, as a new policy this year, the province plans to promote 'Forest Interpretation, Forest Stories Visiting Urban Areas' to provide forest education services.

Currently, there are 93 forest recreation facilities operating in the province (16 natural recreation forests, 4 healing forests, 1 forest leisure sports facility, 20 forest bathing areas, 11 ecological forests, 5 arboretums, 1 museum, 19 infant forest experience centers, 7 wood culture experience centers, and 9 gardens).

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