Jangheung-gun Implements Protected Tree Maintenance Project

Protection of 144 Trees Including Nutmeg and Ginkgo

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do is undertaking a maintenance project for protected trees in the region.

According to the county on the 2nd, this project, targeting protected trees with historical, traditional, and local significance, will focus on surgical treatments and improving growth environments, with a total budget of 60 million KRW expected to be spent.

The county plans to prioritize improving the growth environment for protected trees infected by pests or those having difficulty growing normally through field surveys and other investigations.

For protected trees with weak vitality, soil improvement, removal of dead branches, and nutrient supply will be carried out, with the project scheduled to be completed by March.

Currently, the protected trees designated and managed in Jangheung include 53 Zelkova trees, 10 Ginkgo trees, 25 Pine trees, 29 Hackberry trees, 1 Torreya tree, 7 Weeping Willow trees, 3 Ilex trees, and 16 others, totaling 144 trees.

A Jangheung-gun official stated, “Protected trees are designated among trees over 100 years old such as old trees, large trees, and rare trees based on the ‘Forest Protection Act’ and the ‘Management Guidelines for Native Plants and Forest Genetic Resource Protection Areas.’ We will continue to carry out maintenance such as improving growth environments to provide a pleasant environment for residents and enhance the functions of these trees.”

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