The Healing Forest of Seokmun National Industrial Complex in Dangjin
Next to the Seokmun National Industrial Complex in Dangjin, Chungnam, a lush forest designed to block fine dust has become a healing retreat for local residents.
At first glance, it may seem like a place where chimneys and forests coexist, but upon closer inspection, it reveals itself as an urban forest that purifies the air.
Under the bright sunlight, the wind rustles through the green leaves, and the sounds of children and adults playing can be heard in the distance.
It's truly fascinating to see such a scene unfold beneath factory chimneys.
Dangjin is one of South Korea's prominent industrial cities, home to large factories in steel, chemistry, and manufacturing at the Seokmun National Industrial Complex.
As a result, carbon emissions are also significant.
This project, initiated in 2020 as a long-term endeavor, aims to proactively address the climate crisis and mitigate fine dust and heat island effects, successfully creating a healthier living environment for local residents and workers.
Rather than merely planting a few trees for show, the project has planted trees such as Western red cedar, Korean pine, and Zelkova, which are recommended by the Forest Service for their excellent fine dust reduction capabilities across a park and green area of 2 hectares.
The multi-layered arrangement of trees within the park effectively filters fine dust carried by the wind.
It is said that areas with urban forests can reduce average summer temperatures by up to 7°C, alleviating urban heat island effects.
Changes felt by workers and residents inside and outside the industrial complex have already begun.
I was delighted to catch a glimpse of a soccer match in a well-maintained grassy area, where spectators and residents enjoying a walk mingled together.
The fine dust-blocking forest has fully established itself as a living space for local residents.
The most significant realization of the day was that environmental policies are not just numbers in reports but have come down to actual living spaces.
As I watched both the first and second halves of the match, this thought lingered in my mind.
Carbon neutrality is not a distant concept; it is already becoming a reality around us through forests and sports fields.
Creating urban forests is not just about securing green spaces; it is a vital project that enhances air quality and ecological functions around industrial complexes.
The policy of creating forests around industrial cities in Dangjin is not merely a reforestation project.
It is about reducing carbon, blocking fine dust, and restoring spaces for people to breathe.
The sight of children kicking a ball and adults walking in the green is an honest report card for Dangjin's carbon neutrality policy.
We hope for your continued interest and love for Dangjin, which inspires hope for tomorrow more than today.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/dangjin2030/224298881520
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