Jeonnam Forest Research Institute Enhances Forest Resource Value Through Exploration

Publication of "Rare Plants of Namdo"
Achievements in Discovering Bio-Materials

Plant Guide of Gamagol, Damyang County, produced by Jeonnam Forest Research Institute. Provided by Jeonnam Province

The Jeollanam-do Forest Research Institute announced on the 12th that it is actively enhancing the value of local forest and plant resources and helping residents better understand them through initiatives such as the operation of the Forest Resources Exploration Team.

Since 2013, the Jeonnam Forest Research Institute has been conducting forest resource explorations and has published a total of five different books, including "Rare Plants of Namdo."

Since 2020, the institute has conducted surveys to identify areas of interest for forest resource exploration in cities and counties of Jeonnam, carried out explorations for one to two years, collected plant specimens and photographic materials, and published academic papers and research findings.

Major plant specimens have been framed and exhibited to help residents better understand plant resources.

Furthermore, the Jeonnam Forest Research Institute is annually exploring one representative forest resource in one city or county under the theme "Plant Resources of Jeonnam" and is publishing plant field guides.

As a result, two plant field guides have been published, compiling photographs taken directly by the institute: "Plant Resources of Jeonnam - Illimsan, Boseong County" and "Plant Resources of Jeonnam - Gamagol, Damyang County."

In 2023, a forest resource survey was conducted on Baegunsan in collaboration with Gwangyang City. Last year, the scope of forest resource surveys was expanded to include the area around Bulhoesa in Naju, among others.

In addition, by linking the Forest Resources Exploration Team with the ongoing "Smart Forest Bio Innovation Growth Hub" project, a mass propagation system will be established to increase plant resources and contribute to improving the income of forest households.

With the recent spread of garden culture, the institute plans to actively discover unique local garden plants based on native species, considering that gardens using exotic plants often do not suit the local climate and soil.

Oh Deuksil, Director of the Jeonnam Forest Research Institute, said, "We will continue to explore the forest resources of representative mountains in each city and county, complete the 'Plant Resources of Jeonnam' series, discover competitive forest bio-materials, and strive to conserve and manage plant resources."

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