Creation of a Local Ecological Forest in the Okjeongho Carp Island Area, Imsil, Jeonbuk

The Korea Forest Service Finalizes Ecological Forest Designation Approval After Review by the Ecological Forest Designation Deliberation Committee

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 1st that the area around Okjeongho Bungeo Island in Imsil-gun has been finally designated and approved as an ecological forest after evaluation by the Korea Forest Service on the stability of the forest ecosystem, suitability of the location conditions, and appropriateness of the management plan.

The ecological forest creation project aims to enhance the stability of the forest ecosystem and biodiversity, and to support research, education, exploration, and experiential activities.

Since April, Jeonbuk Province and Imsil-gun have conducted feasibility assessments, established basic plans, and applied for designation, ultimately securing final approval through the Korea Forest Service’s Ecological Forest Designation Review Committee.

The ecological forest will complete administrative procedures such as consultations with related organizations by 2022, and from 2023, invest 3 billion KRW to develop a 34-hectare area with facilities including a forest ecology observation center, ecological trails, forest experience sites, forest ecology education centers, theme forests, botanical gardens, restoration of native tree communities, and convenience facilities. This will maintain and enhance the surrounding forest ecosystem and biodiversity, as well as provide recreational functions through forest healing for residents.

Meanwhile, since 2002, five regions including Gochang, Gimje, Muju, Wanju, and Jangsu in Jeonbuk have established ecological forests covering 288 hectares, serving as places for natural learning, environmental education, and mental and physical healing for residents.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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