Goryeong County Holds Tree Distribution Event to Promote the Value and Importance of Forests

Goryeong County in North Gyeongsang Province held a tree distribution event at the Mosangol public parking lot in Daegaya-eup on the 19th, in celebration of the 80th Arbor Day and the spring tree planting season.

Goryeong County is holding a tree distribution event. Photo by Goryeong County

This event was organized to foster a tree planting atmosphere among residents and to raise awareness about the value and importance of forests. A total of 3,000 trees, including 1,500 Hovenia dulcis (Hutgae tree) and 1,500 Daebong persimmon trees, were distributed free of charge, with each participant receiving two trees (one Hovenia dulcis and one Daebong persimmon).

During the event, forest fire prevention campaigns were also conducted in line with the spring wildfire-prone season. Goryeong County strictly prohibits burning activities within forests and within 100 meters of forest boundaries during this period. The county has deployed one firefighting helicopter and operates a specialized wildfire prevention and response team, as well as wildfire monitors, focusing on prevention and establishing an early response system.

Goryeong County holds a tree distribution event every March during the spring tree planting season. The county aims to create an environment where anyone can easily plant and nurture trees, and promotes the importance of forests and the necessity of low-carbon green growth in response to climate change.

In addition, the Goryeong County Forestry Cooperative has opened a tree exhibition and sales center at Wolsan Samgeori in Unsu-myeon from February 27 to March 31, displaying and selling 8,000 trees of 75 species, including fruit and ornamental trees, in celebration of the spring tree planting season.

County Governor Lee Namcheol said, "Through this event, I hope residents will understand the public value of forests and voluntarily participate in cultivating happy and healthy woodlands. I also hope this will be an opportunity to reflect on the value of trees as carbon sinks."

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