Paju-si Secures Biodiversity by Providing Food for Winter Migratory Birds

Paju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Kyung-il) announced on the 27th that it has carried out the "Winter Migratory Bird Feeding" activity to provide an environment where winter migratory birds can stably obtain food and rest in order to protect the ecosystem and secure biodiversity.

Paju City carried out a "Winter Migratory Bird Feeding" activity to provide an environment where winter migratory birds can reliably find food and rest, aiming to protect the ecosystem and secure biodiversity. The photo shows winter migratory birds feeding. Photo by Paju City

The winter migratory bird feeding is an ecological support activity for winter migratory birds struggling due to climate change and habitat changes, and it is important for ecosystem stability.

Paju City spread about 50 tons of rice seeds over approximately 4.8 million square meters of farmland so that migratory birds can secure the energy needed during winter and stay healthy throughout the season. The rice seeds used for feeding were purchased from local residents, contributing to increasing farmers' income.

In addition, to prevent avian influenza, quarantine vehicles were operated and self-disinfection was conducted according to standard behavioral guidelines to ensure that winter migratory birds can safely consume food and use resting areas, with thorough quarantine measures in place.

This winter migratory bird conservation project, now in its second year, showed positive changes in the number of individuals and species diversity compared to the previous year.

Jo Yoon-ok, Director of the Environmental Guidance Division, said, "The winter migratory bird conservation project strengthens biodiversity and contributes to a sustainable ecological environment," adding, "We will continue projects that allow the local community and nature to coexist for securing biodiversity."

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