Wanju County Selected as Site for 'Climate Response Urban Forest Project'

13 Billion Won Invested
Completion Scheduled for 2027

On November 19, Wanju County in North Jeolla Province announced that the green space within the planned site for the "Mangyeonggang Ecological Parking Lot" in Guman-ri, Bongdong-eup, has been finally selected as the target site for the "2026 Climate Response Urban Forest Project" organized by the Korea Forest Service.

A view of Wanju County Office. Provided by Wanju County

This project is a national policy initiative led by the Korea Forest Service to respond to climate change and expand green spaces within cities. A total project budget of 1.3 billion won will be invested to create an urban forest covering approximately 1.3 hectares.

The design will begin next year, with completion scheduled by 2027. In particular, this site is expected to serve as a key green space, linked to the Mangyeonggang Ecological Parking Lot that the county is prioritizing. It is anticipated to not only provide a place of rest for residents but also function as green infrastructure that helps reduce fine dust and improve the ecological environment.

County Governor Yoo Heetae stated, "Through the creation of a climate response urban forest, we will enhance the region's carbon absorption capacity and provide residents with a pleasant living environment forest. We will continue to promote various climate response forest projects to realize a sustainable green city in the future."

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