[Agricultural, Fisheries, and Forestry Newspaper=Reporter Kim Jeong-hee] Hongseong County has initiated the payment of 2025 Forestry and Public Interest Direct Payment (hereinafter referred to as forestry direct payment) to establish a stable income base for local forestry workers and to enhance the public value of forests. According to the county, applications were accepted from March 1 to April 30 this year, and after preliminary review and implementation checks by September, 60 final recipients were confirmed. Depending on the budget allocation, a total of approximately 180 million won in direct payments will be made in two phases. The forestry direct payment is divided into direct payment for forest product production (small-scale forest households and area) and direct payment for afforestation business, with eligibility requirements, cultivation area, and activity details.