Wollabong, Sinhyo-dong in Seogwipo once featured magnificent sights of azaleas representing Jeju.
However, this area is covered by other species of trees, which barely makes azaleas visible today.
[Interview : Kim Heung-yeon, Seogwipo resident ] "Back then, many trees were cut down because they were seen as blocking the view. Another reason was development in the area and we also had people stealing the trees to sell."
Seogwipo has decided to plant around 300 azalea trees in this area.
It is expected that the area will be reborn as a popular attraction for both residents and visitors by May of next year when the flowers are in full blossom.
Village Forest Management, utilizing the feature of a town including Wollabong's, is actively taking place in the Seogwipo area.
Around 2,000 camphor trees were planted around Noknambong, Sindo-ri, Daejeong-eup earlier this year.
In addition, ring-cupped oaks, a native species to Jeju, and wild berry trees, have been planted at Jabaebong, Namwon-eup, Yiseungak, Sinrye-ri each.
[Interview : Hyeon Moon-ik, Forest management officer
Seogwipo City Hall] "Our project is about restoring the forest based on the folktales, history, and legends of the area. It's about bringing back indigenous trees that suit this particular environment."
OCT 12, 2009
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