Busan Gijang-gun Plants 'Jeongipumsong' Natural Monument Saplings in 5 Eup and Myeon

Busan Gijang-gun will commemorate Arbor Day this April by planting five saplings of the ‘Boeun Songnip Jeongipumsong,’ designated as Natural Monument No. 103, across five towns and townships within the district.

Natural Monument No. 103, 'Boeun Songnisan Jeongipumsong.' (Photographed in March 2024)

The Jeongipumsong saplings to be planted this time (trees cultivated through seed collection, cuttings, or grafting of natural monument plants with permission from the Cultural Heritage Administration) were distributed as part of a sapling distribution project initiated in 2008 by Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Jeongipumsong sapling (child tree) allocated to Gijang-gun.

Since February, Boeun-gun has invited applications for the paid distribution of 50 saplings nationwide to local governments and public institutions, limiting up to five saplings per institution. Gijang-gun applied for five saplings and was selected as the final recipient for all requested saplings in March.

Unlike ordinary pine trees, Jeongipumsong is characterized by its straight trunk growth. The five saplings received from Boeun-gun, Chungbuk, were grown in 2014, stand about 2 meters tall, and have a base diameter of approximately 7 to 10 cm. The county is currently identifying planting sites mainly in key locations within its towns and townships and plans to hold the Jeongipumsong commemorative planting ceremony between April and May.

County Governor Jeong Jong-bok stated, “We have promoted the Jeongipumsong commemorative planting to contribute to the endless development of Gijang-gun, which boasts a long history, tradition, and pristine natural scenery,” adding, “We expect this to serve as an opportunity to enhance understanding and interest in natural heritage alongside its cultural significance in forestry.”

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