About 50 Donated Crape Myrtle Trees Transplanted
To Be Used for Public Green Spaces
Jangseong County in South Jeolla Province, which boasts the largest cypress forest in the country, is drawing attention for its efficient management and utilization of forest resources. Recently, the county announced plans to use trees donated by a local company and transplanted to its "Tree Bank" for the creation of public spaces.
On May 14, Jangseong County stated that KJ Plus Co., a local company that recently relocated its operations to Wolpyeong-ri, Hwangryong-myeon, donated about 50 crape myrtle trees from its site to the county. The donated trees were transplanted to the "Tree Bank" located in Geumsan-ri, Samseo-myeon.
About 50 crape myrtle trees recently donated and transplanted to the Tree Bank. Provided by Jangseong County
The "Tree Bank" is a program operated by the county since 2007. Under this initiative, trees donated by individuals or companies, or those at risk of being cut down due to development projects, are transplanted to county-owned land for preservation and later utilized for public benefit. Currently, approximately 500 trees of seven species, including Ipapnamu, are planted on a site of about 8,000 square meters.
The donated trees will be planted in public spaces such as parks or urban forests, providing scenic value to residents and visitors. Through the operation of the Tree Bank, the county expects to reduce unnecessary logging and save landscaping costs by making effective use of the trees.
Jangseong County has previously relocated and utilized ginkgo trees that were causing inconvenience to residents, instead of cutting them down. In 2021, 69 ginkgo trees from the Donghwa-myeon town area were transplanted near Hwangmir Land, and in 2023, about 100 ginkgo trees from the Seongsan area were moved to the banks of the Jangseongcheon stream, resolving longstanding civil complaints.
Kim Hanjong, the county governor, stated, "Going forward, we will focus on preservation and utilization rather than indiscriminate removal of trees, thereby saving budgets and taking the lead in expanding green spaces and achieving carbon neutrality."
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