Suncheon-si Conducts Special Crackdown on Illegal Harvesting of Forest Products in Autumn

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 29th that it will conduct a special crackdown on illegal activities in forests until the 31st of next month, coinciding with the peak harvesting season for wild herbs and mushrooms.

This crackdown aims to raise awareness of illegal activities through joint efforts by Suncheon City and the town and village officials, including resident publicity and active guidance and enforcement activities, with the goal of eradicating illegal acts through strict law enforcement.

The targets of the crackdown include illegal dumping and burning of waste, unauthorized conversion of forest land, unauthorized movement of pine trees, etc. In particular, there will be a focus on cracking down on illegal harvesting of forest products such as wild vegetables, wild herbs, and mushrooms.

Harvesting forest products such as wild vegetables and medicinal herbs within forests requires the consent of the forest owner, and violations are punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won according to relevant laws.

A city official stated, “Through the special crackdown on illegal activities in forests during the autumn season, we will do our best to protect the precious forest resources of Suncheon, the ecological capital of Korea,” and added, “We ask for the active participation of local residents to prevent indiscriminate harvesting of forest products and forest damage.”

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