Gyeonggi-do to Conduct Special Crackdown on Illegal Activities in Forests During Autumn Until the 31st of Next Month

Unauthorized Harvesting and Collection of Rare Trees Outside Permit Scope, Including Mushrooms and Wild Mountain Herbs

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] With the arrival of the harvest season in autumn, Gyeonggi Province has designated a special crackdown period until October 31 and is launching a crackdown on 'illegal activities in forests during autumn.'

According to the province on the 16th, a 'mobile crackdown team' composed of provincial and city/county officials will crack down on illegal activities such as harvesting mushrooms, wild herbs, etc. without the consent of forest owners, or digging and collecting rare trees and forest products not subject to permission.

Under current laws such as the 'Forest Resources Act,' those who harvest forest products within forests without the consent of the forest owner may face imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won.

Lee Su-mok, head of the Forestry Division, stated, "We will raise awareness through guidance, crackdowns, and strict law enforcement against illegal activities in forests, and protect valuable forest resources from illegal acts."

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