Jangseong-gun Holds Arbor Day Commemoration Event at Mildeung Village

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 21st that it held the '78th Arbor Day Commemoration Event' at Mildeung Village, Seongsan-ri, Jangseong-eup.

On this day, about 200 people, including Jangseong residents, members of forestry organizations, Kim Han-jong, the county governor, Ko Jae-jin, chairman of the Jangseong County Council, council members, and public officials, planted approximately 3,000 two-year-old cypress seedlings.

Jangseong-gun held the 78th Arbor Day commemorative event on the 21st at Mildeung Village in Seongsan-ri.
[Photo by Jangseong-gun]

The county is famous for Chukryeongsan Cypress Forest, the largest artificial forest in Korea.

Cypress trees emit phytoncides, an antibacterial substance, about 4 to 5 times more than pine trees. They are known to help relieve stress and treat depression.

In addition, there are many forests and trees, with 61% of the total area covered by forestland, including famous mountains such as Baegamsan and Bultaesan.

The county is actively promoting afforestation projects by utilizing these advantages.

As of this year, the scale reaches 118 hectares. The forest management project has also shown excellent results. Last year, the Jebongsan cypress afforestation site received an excellence award in the Korea Forest Service evaluation, marking two consecutive years of awards following the grand prize in 2021.

Governor Kim Han-jong said, "The environment we enjoy is something we borrow temporarily from future generations," and added, "I hope everyone will take an interest so that the cypress seedlings planted today can grow into large trees."

Jangseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Han-gyu baekok@asiae.co.kr