Gimhae City Creates Future Forest in Masa 1-gu Village Using Resident Participatory Budget

Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam, created a future forest in Masa 1-gu Village through a resident participatory budget. [Image source=Gimhae-si]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City in Gyeongnam announced on the 23rd that it has created a future forest at the entrance of Masa 1-gu Village in Saengnim-myeon using the resident participation budget.

Masa 1-gu Village is nicknamed the "Treasure Hunt Village" because sculptures, murals, spatial designs, observatories, and video media are scattered like treasures throughout the village, offering many sights to see.

The city invested 300 million KRW from the resident participation budget to plant 4,000 trees including Ipap trees, King Cherry trees, Thorn trees, Azaleas, and Red Holly on 4,400㎡ (1,331 pyeong) around Masa-ri 1249-1, and installed rest facilities such as pavilions, shade shelters, benches, and platforms, as well as a lawn plaza and exercise equipment.

Since residents participated in the budget allocation process, their opinions were reflected as much as possible to create a forest and park to pass on to future generations, realizing carbon neutrality and providing a resting space.

Being close to the local representative tourist spots, Saengnim Auto Camping Site and Nakdonggang Rail Park, it is also expected to serve as a new tourism resource for the region.

A Gimhae City official said, “It is meaningful that we created a forest for future generations by reflecting residents' opinions as much as possible,” adding, “Once the trees grow taller and the leaves become lush, it will be an excellent place to take a short rest.”

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