[Gyeongbuk Farmers' Newspaper, Reporter Park Du-gyeong] In preparation for designating a "Forest Management Special Zone" to systematically restore forests in areas severely affected by extra-large wildfires and to foster them as a hub for regional economic recovery, Gyeongbuk Province held an explanation meeting to increase understanding and participation among landowners. The meeting was held on the 21st at the conference room of the Jipgoeom-myeon Office in Uiseong County, and was attended by landowners, officials from Gyeongbuk Province and Uiseong County, forestry cooperatives, and contractors. This explanation meeting is the first step in designating a Forest Management Special Zone, organized to inform about the purpose and main contents of the system and to directly hear the opinions of the landowners. The Forest Management Special Zone was promulgated and implemented on October 28 in Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam.