Hampyeong-gun Replaces Green Disease-Infected Japanese Pagoda Tree with "Meonnamu"

Survey Results Show Over 85% Resident Selection

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong County will replace the street trees in Hampyeong-eup downtown area with "Munnamu" (Chinese scholar tree) based on a survey collecting residents' opinions.

On the 16th, Jeollanam-do Hampyeong County announced that the existing pagoda trees planted in Hampyeong-eup downtown were infected with leaf rust disease, and to prevent accidents such as trees easily falling during strong winds, removal work was carried out last month.

Last month, the county conducted a survey on preferred street tree species targeting the Hampyeong-eup Commercial Association, Small Business Federation, and Hampyeong-eup residents for new street tree planting.

The survey results showed that over 86% of respondents agreed that street trees should be planted, and 85% of respondents chose Munnamu as their first preference for tree species.

Munnamu is an evergreen broadleaf tree that blooms colorful flowers seasonally and is resistant to air pollution, recently gaining attention as a street tree species.

Additionally, the survey included a satisfaction assessment for the section from Yeongsugyo Bridge to Seongsim Hospital, where Munnamu had been previously planted, with 84% of respondents expressing satisfaction.

Reflecting these residents' opinions, the county plans to carry out street tree planting projects in three sections of Hampyeong-eup downtown (Hampyeong County Office - Hampyeong County Forestry Cooperative - Hakdari High School) starting in September.

County Governor Lee Sang-ik stated, "We conducted the survey prioritizing the opinions of residents around the street trees," and added, "We will strive to provide a pleasant streetscape for residents through systematic management."

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