Gyeongnam Province Completes Forest Damage Restoration Before Monsoon... Full-Scale Start from March

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 22nd that it will complete the restoration project for forest damage caused by last year's heavy rains and typhoons before the rainy season.

Last year, forest damage in the Gyeongnam region included landslides affecting 101.12 hectares, forest roads damaged over 5.09 km, 113 roadside trees, and one forest recreation facility, with total damages amounting to 30.361 billion KRW.

The first phase of restoration began last year, and the second phase restoration sites this time include 81 locations in Hamyang, 36 in Geochang, 15 in Sancheong, 7 in Hadong, 6 in Hapcheon, 3 in Changnyeong, 2 in Miryang, and one each in Uiryeong and Sacheon, totaling 152 sites.

The province plans to actively select contractors and carry out restoration projects starting in March, aiming to complete the work before the rainy season.

Additionally, they will inspect landslide-prone areas, forest road facilities, and erosion control project sites to manage the field and prevent further forest damage.

Yoon Dongjun, Director of the Forest Recreation Division, stated, "We will make every effort to restore landslide-affected areas early to prevent recurrence and ensure restoration is completed before the summer rainy season."

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