Suncheon-si Selected as an Excellent Institution in the 'Forestry Sector' of the 2021 Local Government Joint Evaluation

Recognized for Achievements in Implementing Differentiated Policies in the Forestry Sector

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 27th that it was selected as an excellent institution in the forestry sector in the ‘Joint Evaluation of Local Governments’ conducted by the Korea Forest Service.

With this selection as an excellent institution, the city received a commendation from the Korea Forest Service Commissioner along with a prize of 6 million KRW, marking its third time being recognized as an excellent institution following 2018 and 2019, establishing itself as a leading local government in forest administration.

In this evaluation, eight indicators were assessed, including ▲achievement rate of sustainable forest resource development, ▲establishment rate of landslide prevention and response systems, and ▲excellent cases of wood utilization for revitalizing the timber industry. Suncheon was recognized for high performance across all indicators.

In particular, with forests covering 68% of its area, Suncheon implemented fine dust reduction afforestation and forest tending projects for carbon neutrality. Efforts in various and proactive policies in the forestry sector were highly praised, including inspections of landslide-prone areas, operation of wildfire prevention task forces, and forest pest control projects to prevent various forest disasters.

A city official stated, “We feel great pride in being selected as an excellent institution in the government evaluation,” and added, “We will carry out forest administration befitting a garden city to expand citizens’ benefits from forest welfare.”

He continued, “To ensure the successful hosting of the upcoming 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo, we will hold the 2022 Asian Mountain Bike Competition at Yonggyesan in Seomyeon and actively promote the Healing Forest Creation Project, where people can heal through the forest.”

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