Uljin forest fire damage area's forest ecosystem restoration has been recognized by the world.

The forest ecosystem restoration project in the Uljin fire-damaged area has garnered global attention as it was selected as an exemplary case at the World Restoration Conference organized by the United Nations (UN). The Korea Forest Service (Head Kim In-ho) announced on the 16th that the forest ecosystem restoration project in the Uljin fire-damaged area was selected as an exemplary case at the '2nd World Restoration Flagships' jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The 'World Restoration Conference' is part of the 'Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)' declared by the UN in 2019, and has been held annually since 2022 to expand participation in global restoration projects and promote the implementation of strategies. This year, out of over 200 cases worldwide, only 10 were selected as exemplary cases, and the only one from Korea is the Uljin fire-damaged area restoration project by the Korea ...