Yongin City Completes 21,000m² Urban Forest at Daejisan Foothills in Jukjeon-dong

Cherry Blossom Path and Birch Forest Created with 1.05 Billion Won Investment

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 28th that it has completed the creation of an "Urban Forest" covering 21,085 square meters on the foothills of Daejisan, in San 23, Jukjeon-dong, Suji-gu.

The "Urban Forest" established by Yongin City on the foothills of Daejisan in Jukjeon-dong, Suji-gu. Provided by Yongin City

This urban forest was established in consultation with landowners who signed green space utilization agreements within the urban natural park zone. The city planted 100 cherry trees and 160 birch trees along the hiking trails, creating a cherry blossom path and a birch forest, and also planted flowering plants such as hydrangeas and liriope.

A total of 1.05 billion won was invested in the project, including 315 million won from the provincial government and 735 million won from the city government. The city also installed various facilities in the urban forest to provide citizens with a comfortable environment for rest and hiking.

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin, stated, "We will continue to expand the 'Urban Forest' project, which utilizes idle spaces in the city to create resting areas for citizens," adding, "We will also make efforts to maintain and manage the facilities so that everyone can enjoy a pleasant environment for relaxation."

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