Hwaseong Secures 440 Million Won in National Funding for Seonnab Forest Park Ecological Restoration... Reviving the "Narrow-mouthed Toad Habitat"

City Selected for Seonnab Forest Park "Ecosystem Conservation Fund Refund Project"

The Environmental Department of Hwaseong Special City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on April 14 that it has been selected for the “2026 Ecosystem Conservation Fund Refund Project,” securing 440 million won in national funding.

Aerial perspective of the Seonnap Forest Park Ecosystem Restoration Project. Provided by Hwaseong City

The city was finally selected for the project titled “Restoration of Amphibian Habitats and Creation of Ecological Sensitivity Education Space for Children in Urban Hwaseong and Dongtan, Gyeonggi Province.” After receiving final approval from the Ministry of Environment in March, the city plans to begin full-scale implementation.

The Ecosystem Conservation Fund Refund Project supports up to 50% of the ecosystem conservation fees paid by developers (including local governments), providing resources to encourage the preservation and restoration of damaged ecological environments.

This project focuses on restoring micro-ecosystems centered around the ecological wetland in Seonnab Forest Park, Dongtan, a known alternative habitat for the Narrow-mouthed Toad, an endangered class II wild animal. The project aims to connect fragmented ecological corridors and expand habitats for various amphibian species. In addition, the restored area will be used as a space for ecological sensitivity education for young children.

Kim Changmo, Head of the Parks and Greenery Division, stated, “The ecological wetland to be restored this time is expected to alleviate the urban population's need for green spaces and serve as a valuable educational space for ecological sensitivity. We will strive to create an eco-friendly ecological and cultural city where urban residents can benefit from ecosystem services.”

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