Jangseong-gun to Operate Forest Interpretive Programs Including Jangseongho Lakeside Trail Until November

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 11th that it will operate forest interpretation programs until November.

Visitors can listen to explanations from professional forest interpreters not only at major mountains in the Jangseong area but also at tourist and recreational spots with forests such as the Jangseongho lakeside trail, forest bathing areas, and trekking paths.

Jangseong is known as a region with excellent forest resources. Chukryeongsan, Baegamsan, and Bultae mountains stand shoulder to shoulder like a long fortress surrounding the area. More than half of the total area, 61%, is forestland.

Jangseong-gun will operate forest interpretation programs until November.
[Photo by Jangseong-gun]

In particular, the Chukryeongsan cypress forest, the largest artificial plantation in the country, is highly valued, having been designated by the Korea Forest Service as a “beautiful forest to be preserved for the 22nd century.”

50 to 60-year-old cypress and cedar trees form a dense evergreen forest covering 1,150 hectares (ha). There are four hiking trails, each taking about 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours to complete.

The Jangseongho lakeside trail is also a popular tourist destination. The left side of the lake features the suspension trail, and the right side has the forest trail. The suspension trail offers the unique charm of crossing two suspension bridges, while the forest trail provides a tranquil scenery where the lake and forest harmonize.

The best way to fully enjoy the charm of these forests is by listening to the “forest interpretation.” Walking through nature with a forest interpreter and learning interesting stories about the flowers, trees, and insects encountered in the forest allows visitors to see the forest from a new perspective.

It offers children a valuable opportunity for natural experience and adults a healing journey that promotes physical and mental health. Jangseong-gun also operated forest interpretation services from June to December last year, with about 2,000 participants.

The interpretation service is free of charge, and for detailed information such as reservation methods, inquiries can be made by phone.

County Governor Kim Han-jong said, “I hope the forest interpretation service, which unfolds on the stage of Jangseong’s abundant forest resources, becomes a precious opportunity to share the importance of nature and the value of preservation.”

Jangseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Han-gyu baekok@asiae.co.kr

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