Gochang County to Hold 'Mudflat Birdwatching Camp' Starting May 31

Under the Theme "Following the Breath of the Mudflat"
Recruiting Nine Family Teams

Gochang County, North Jeolla Province, announced on April 29 that it will hold the 'Gochang Mudflat Birdwatching Camp' from May 31 to June 1 at the Gochang Mudflat, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, and the Ungok Wetland Youth Hostel area.

This camp, under the theme "Following the Breath of the Mudflat," will feature migratory birdwatching activities and ecological education programs centered on the Gochang Mudflat, a World Natural Heritage site.

Gochang Mudflat Birdwatching Camp Poster. Provided by Gochang County

This camp has been selected for the National Heritage Administration's World Heritage Utilization Program contest for two consecutive years. This year, it will be held twice, in May and October.

Last year, around 20 teams and more than 70 participants joined under the themes "Mudflat Island Exploration" and "In Search of the Sounds of the Mudflat." Through various activities such as mudflat artwork, observation of benthic organisms, and collecting mudflat sounds, participants learned about the importance of the mudflat ecosystem and received an enthusiastic response.

At this year's camp, participants will receive an orientation and theoretical education on birdwatching, then take part in birdwatching activities at the Gochang Mudflat and experience the mudflat ecosystem firsthand.

In addition, a workshop titled "Following the Breath of Hidden Beings" will offer an opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the Gochang Mudflat. Through this, participants are expected to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological value and importance of mudflat conservation, and to be inspired to become future leaders in mudflat preservation.

Applications for the camp will open at 10:00 a.m. on May 1, and can be submitted via the QR code provided on the promotional poster. If there are many applicants, registration may close early.

Choi Soonpil, Director of the World Heritage Division of Gochang County, stated, "The Gochang Mudflat is a treasure trove of biodiversity and an important stopover for migratory birds. Through this birdwatching camp, we hope that participants will experience the ecological significance of the Gochang Mudflat firsthand and be motivated to actively participate in mudflat conservation activities."

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