Korea Forest Service to Accept Applications for 'Forestry Direct Payments' Starting Next Month 1

Applications and registrations for forestry direct payments will begin on the 1st of next month.

The Korea Forest Service announced on the 15th that it will accept applications for this year’s ‘Forestry and Forest Public Direct Payment (hereinafter referred to as forestry direct payment)’ from the 1st to the 30th of next month.

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The forestry direct payment system is a program that provides direct payments to foresters who meet certain qualifications and comply with requirements in forest areas where forestry management entities were registered between April 1, 2019, and September 30, 2022. This year marks the third year since the system was implemented.

Until now, to receive forestry direct payments, applicants had to submit registration forms to the local township or neighborhood office where the forest land is located. However, starting this year, applications can also be submitted online through the ‘Forestry-in Integrated Portal (online)’ without the need for an in-person visit.

For more detailed information regarding forestry direct payment applications, please refer to the announcements posted on the Korea Forest Service or local government websites, or seek guidance through city, county, or district forestry departments, township or neighborhood offices, or forest cooperatives.

Nam Seong-hyun, Administrator of the Korea Forest Service, said, “Please check the eligibility requirements and necessary documents in advance, and make sure to apply for the direct payment within the application period so that no one misses out on the benefits of the forestry direct payment.” He added, “The Korea Forest Service will continue to strive to implement field policies that satisfy foresters.”

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