Hwasun County to Launch Spring Reforestation Project Covering 178 Hectares

456,000 Trees of Nine Species, Including Japanese Cypress, to Be Planted

Forest planting project in Hwasun County. Provided by Hwasun County

On March 19, Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province announced that it will invest a total budget of 1.4 billion won in this year’s spring reforestation project, planting 456,000 trees of nine species—including Japanese cypress and tulip trees—across 178 hectares of forest.

The project will be carried out in several areas: 105 hectares will be dedicated to planting fast-growing economic trees for high-quality timber production and supply; 31 hectares will be used for large-tree planting to enhance the scenery around residential areas; 30 hectares will be allocated for planting nectar-producing trees to expand honey resources; and 12 hectares will be used to create fire-resistant forest belts to prevent the spread of wildfires.

The county plans to complete all tree planting by the end of April. Afterward, it will continue with aftercare tasks such as weeding and removing vines to improve the survival rate of the new trees and to prevent damage from pests and diseases.

Kim Doohwan, Director of the Forest Division, stated, “We will do our utmost to plant and nurture trees so that we can return the diverse values of forests to our residents. We will also take the lead in expanding carbon sinks for future generations and in responding proactively to the climate crisis.”

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