Incheon City Expands Forest Recreation Spaces... Basic Plan Service for Forest Conservation and Efficient Development

Incheon City is promoting the 'Basic Plan for Forest Conservation and Efficient Development' to find solutions in forests in the era of climate crisis.

According to the city on the 15th, this project targets the entire forest area of Incheon, approximately 39,000 hectares, which is about 134 times the size of Yeouido (2.9㎢), and is scheduled to be completed by May next year.

The basic plan envisions the future as creating a "Personal Forest in Daily Life (I-forest)" and includes ▲ efficient management plans for conservation and development tailored to forest development demands ▲ expansion and management practices for forest trails ▲ expansion of forest recreation facilities ▲ analysis of domestic and international cases and various resident participation methods. It will also contain practical strategies for creating forests through communication and cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Through this project, the city plans to analyze conservation areas and developable areas reflecting natural and cultural conditions, propose institutional improvements to prevent indiscriminate development, and design in-depth policies for forest conservation. Additionally, it aims to expand barrier-free walking trails accessible to vulnerable pedestrians, including the increased hiking population after COVID-19, and find optimal locations for forest recreation facilities such as forest gardens, natural recreation forests, and arboretums considering terrain·and tree conditions.

An official from Incheon City stated, "We will do our best to set the basic direction so that we can proactively respond to future changes such as climate change and ensure that forest ecosystem conservation and utilization can continue harmoniously."

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