Seo District of Gwangju to Implement Systematic Street Tree Management

First Street Tree Management Manual Introduced in Gwangju’s Autonomous Districts

Enhanced Consistency and Step-by-Step Decision-Making for Rational Management System

The appearance of tree maintenance last year. Provided by Seo-gu, Gwangju.

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, has established and is now implementing the first-ever "Street Tree Planting and Management Manual" among Gwangju's autonomous districts to ensure systematic management of street trees.

Seo-gu has developed integrated standards that cover the entire process, from street tree planting and maintenance to transplantation, removal, and post-management. This manual was created to secure consistency in street tree management and to enhance the objectivity of administrative decisions.

In particular, a step-by-step decision-making system has been introduced for handling street trees, where the process follows the order of determining whether a tree should be preserved, whether transplantation is possible, and whether removal is necessary, thereby clarifying the criteria. Detailed standards for the feasibility of transplantation and the necessity of removal have also been systematized, enabling rational administration during development projects and road maintenance.

Furthermore, when processing large street trees, expert consultation and public opinion collection procedures are included to promote prudent decision-making. A tree tag management system for transplanted trees has been introduced, strengthening both post-transplantation management and the system for handling civil complaints.

Additionally, the district has enhanced its field-oriented management system by revising pruning standards for trees interfering with power lines and setting standards for restoration and compensation when street trees are damaged.

Lee Jeongkyung, Head of Parks and Green Spaces Division, stated, "Street trees are an essential urban green space that supports the cityscape and pedestrian environment. Through this manual, we will promote a more systematic and transparent street tree management administration."

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