Boseong-gun and Suncheon-si Joint Cooperation Meeting for Protection of Boseong-Suncheon Tidal Flats World Heritage

For the Protection of the "Korean Mudflats" World Natural Heritage Boseong Suncheon Mudflats

[Boseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Boseong County announced on the 8th that it held a joint cooperation meeting between local governments at Boseong County Office the previous day with Suncheon City to support the preservation of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Boseong-Suncheon mudflats.

This meeting was organized based on the recognition that the Boseong-Suncheon mudflats, registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site under the name "Korean Mudflats," require integrated management on a metropolitan scale rather than management by individual local governments.

Boseong County and Suncheon City discussed specific strategies regarding the restoration and expansion of habitats for endangered species, restoration of salt marshes recognized as blue carbon, establishment of mudflat education centers linked with schools, and activation plans for resident-led heritage tourism projects.

Additionally, it was agreed that the cooperation meetings would be held alternately by the two local governments, and that future forums would be prepared to gather diverse opinions from related experts, organizations, and residents.

A representative from Boseong County stated, "We will actively propose various national projects discussed through cooperation meetings with Suncheon City to Jeollanam-do Province and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries for joint promotion."

Meanwhile, Yeojaman is the only semi-enclosed mudflat in Korea distributed across the metropolitan area including local governments such as Boseong, Suncheon, Yeosu, and Goheung. It possesses an excellent ecosystem, with outstanding biodiversity including habitats for legally protected species, making it highly valuable as a migratory bird stopover.

In particular, Boseong Beolgyo mudflats represent a typical space where humans and nature coexist harmoniously. The "Beolbae" fishery, designated as a national fishery heritage, still continues there. Boseong County plans to continue efforts for conservation management and wise utilization of the precious mudflat resources so that future generations can enjoy them together.

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