Gurye-gun Conducts Special Crackdown on Illegal Activities in Forests During Spring

Intensive Crackdown on Indiscriminate Harvesting of Wild Vegetables, Medicinal Herbs, and Ornamental Trees in Forests

Contributing to the Establishment of Proper Forest Culture through Active Promotion and Strong Enforcement Against Illegal Activities

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] Jeollanam-do Gurye-gun announced on the 25th that it will conduct special crackdowns to eradicate illegal activities in forests, such as indiscriminate harvesting of wild edible plants, as the full-scale harvesting season of forest products begins in spring.

The county has organized a special crackdown team consisting of forest special judicial police officers and forest pest monitoring and control teams, and plans to intensively crack down on illegal activities in forests, such as indiscriminate digging and harvesting of wild edible plants, medicinal herbs, and landscaping trees, as well as burning near forest areas, from May 1 to May 31.

The main targets of the crackdown are the harvesting of wild edible plants and medicinal herbs, and the digging of landscaping trees. If such acts are detected, measures will be taken according to the Act on the Creation and Management of Forest Resources.

During the forest fire caution period, the county also plans to simultaneously crack down on the use of fire in forests for fire prevention, illegal burning, and unauthorized removal of pine trees.

A county official said, “We will strive to raise awareness of illegal activities in forests through continuous promotion and crackdowns, encourage voluntary participation in forest protection, and establish a proper forest culture.”

Meanwhile, Gurye-gun will do its best to eradicate illegal activities by thoroughly conducting promotional and guidance activities not only during the special crackdown period but also in daily life to ensure that well-maintained forest resources are well preserved.

Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok kun5783@asiae.co.kr

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