Gangjin-gun Secures 6 Billion KRW for Urban Ecological Corridor Restoration Project Competition

Published 06 Oct.2021 10:52(KST)

Vegetation Restoration Including Creation of Wildlife Habitats in Gangjinman Ecological Park by 2023

Gangjinman Ecological Park ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Lee Seung-ok) announced on the 7th that it has been selected for the 2022 ‘Urban Ecological Axis Restoration Project’ hosted by the Ministry of Environment, securing a total project budget of 6 billion KRW (70% national funds, 30% local funds).

The Urban Ecological Axis Restoration Project aims to restore areas where ecological axes have been damaged due to urban population growth and development expansion, causing concerns about the decline or extinction of animal and plant populations. The project promotes biodiversity and induces the reestablishment of native and endemic species. Among cities and counties nationwide, seven, including Gangjin-gun, were selected.

In May, the county applied for the project to restore terrain and vegetation, establish habitats (such as shelters), and create natural environment and usage facilities over an area of 62,857㎡ around Gangjin Bay Ecological Park in Nampo-ri, Gangjin-eup. The county made multifaceted efforts to secure project selection by continuously communicating with the Ministry of Environment.

Preliminary administrative procedures will be completed by December, and the project is scheduled to be completed in 2023. Through terrain and vegetation restoration of the ecological axis connecting Boeunsan Mountain and Gangjincheon Stream in Gangjin-eup to Gangjin Bay Ecological Park, habitats and shelters will be created for 1,131 species of wild animals and plants living in Gangjin Bay.

Governor Lee Seung-ok said, “The reed fields of Gangjin Bay are a biological resource area where not only the natural monument, the Whooper Swan, but also about ten endangered species of animals and plants live. It is a resource we must preserve.” He added, “We will strive to successfully carry out this project so that a pleasant environment where people and nature coexist can be preserved.”