Gochang-gun Operates 'Damage Prevention Team for Harmful Wild Animals'

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk Province, is operating a nuisance wildlife damage prevention team until December 28 to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) and to protect crops from damage caused by wild animals.

Gochang County will operate a Wild Animal Damage Prevention Team until December 28.
[Photo by Gochang County]

According to the county on the 2nd, the damage prevention team, composed of 38 licensed hunters in the area through this recruitment announcement, will carry out relief activities upon receiving reports of crop damage caused by nuisance wildlife and will also engage in capturing wild boars to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever.

Before full-scale operation, the county conducted comprehensive safety training on compliance and firearm safety in cooperation with the police station to prevent safety accidents. To alleviate local residents' concerns about firearm use, the county plans to continuously promote the operation of the damage prevention team through village chief meetings and village broadcasts.

A county official said, “We plan to minimize damage to farms caused by wild animals through the operation of the nuisance wildlife damage prevention team.”

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr