April 12 to September 10: This Year's Eradication Efforts Underway, 31 Tons of Harmful Plants Removed Last Year
Ulsan City Hall.
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The project to eradicate harmful plants disrupting the Taehwa River ecosystem will continue this year as well.
Ulsan City announced that from April 12 to September 10, it will carry out removal work of harmful plants such as Gashibak and Hwan Samdeonggul, which are feared to disrupt and destroy the balance of the Taehwa River ecosystem.
Gashibak and Hwan Samdeonggul mainly inhabit the riverbanks and embankments of the Taehwa River, hindering the growth of other plants like reeds. They are annual climbing plants with vigorous reproductive ability that can even kill trees.
Once they occupy a river area, removal becomes difficult, so the most effective removal method is known to be uprooting them in spring when new shoots sprout.
Ulsan City will deploy 34 temporary workers to remove Gashibak, Hwan Samdeonggul, and other harmful plants.
An official from Ulsan City said, "We have been continuously removing harmful plants since 2008," adding, "Not only do they hinder the growth of native plants, but as their spread expands, they have become the greatest threat to biodiversity, so we plan to continue removal efforts."
Last year, Ulsan City removed 31 tons of harmful plants.
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