Gyeonggi-do Takes Initiative to Preserve Chilbosan Wetlands... Ecological Survey Until November

Chilbochima inhabiting Chilbosan

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province will conduct an ecological survey from April to November to preserve the 'Chilbosan' wetland, a habitat for rare species.

Chilbosan, which spans Suwon, Ansan, and Hwaseong cities, is an important biological habitat where rare orchids such as the endangered Habenaria radiata (haeorabi nancho) and Chilbochima, as well as various seasonal plants, can be observed. However, there have been concerns that the wetland is being damaged due to recent urban development around the area, increased visitors, and collectors of rare plants.

Accordingly, the province proposed an ecological status survey as a research project to the Gyeonggi Green Environment Support Center to establish preservation measures for Chilbosan, selecting Gyeongsang National University as the research institution.

The survey team will identify the distribution of mountain wetlands and vegetation around Chilbosan from April to November and investigate the status of animals and plants inhabiting the mountain wetlands. Based on the results of this ecological survey, the province plans to assess the value of protecting the Chilbosan wetland and develop systematic preservation and management plans.

A provincial official stated, "Wetlands are ecosystems rich in biodiversity and have high conservation value. Mountain wetlands are especially valuable due to their scarce distribution and as habitats for rare species," adding, "Through the ecological survey, we will prepare basic data related to the mountain wetlands scattered throughout Chilbosan, establish plans to preserve the damaged ecosystem, and strive to prevent further damage."

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