The Saemaul Movement and Reforestation

Korea’s reforestation model is recognized globally as a success. The importance of reforestation is increasing because of global climate change. The transformation of ruined forests into dense new woodlands in Korea has gained worldwide attention. It is worth saying that even though reforestation policies had been established in Korea since the Japanese colonial period, they were not very successful. Success was achieved thanks to the introduction of village-based forestation during the Saemaul Movement. Learn about this reforestation model which is recognized globally as a success.

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