Description

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Natural Recreation Forest is a healthy, environment-friendly space where you can experience Korea’s wild ginseng and the breathtaking scenery of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. It not only contributes to improving people’s health but it serves as a unique tourist destination for the residents of Hamyang County, residents of nearby cities and even for tourists from the capital region, while using and preserving the forest resources and ecosystem as much as possible. The forest is easily accessible and can be used by nearby urban residents wanting to enjoy the nature, relax and recuperate in a day trip. It’s a multi-functional leisure space that is perfectly suited for travel purposes nowadays.

Basic Direction

• Promoting Health through Forests: Effectively use forest resources that have health benefits as well as forest bathing and hiking to improve public health. Also, offer recreational forest activities and various spaces of relaxation to visitors.
• Conservation of Forest Environment and Protection of Ecosystem: Recreational activities within the forest impact the natural resources. The natural resources in the vicinity need to be used and provided in an environment-friendly manner.
• Aesthetics of Existing Facilities: Natural materials need to be used considering their durability, usability and natural conditions.
• Promotion of Forest Programs: Forest programs need to be promoted by using hands-on programs and existing programs related to wild ginseng which is a key feature of Wild Ginseng Natural Recreational Forest and, by planning basic infrastructure for operating wild ginseng-related programs. Forest programs need to be promoted by understanding various benefits the nature offers and organizing programs into emotional programs and active programs. Also, forest programs need to be promoted by actively using forest interpreters, running forest schools and green programs for youth in the region and developing the forest facilities and programs.
• Cultivation of the Forest as a Hub for Leisure and Cultural Activities: By attracting visitors, the forest need to be developed as a hub for leisure and cultural activities, for experiencing and learning about natural recreational forests and for relaxation.

Differentiation of the Use Types

The visitors need to be differentiated according to their purpose of visit (quiet, relaxing day trip, programs and events, overnight stay – to make sure the visitors do not experience any inconvenience during their visit. Also, the limited mountainous spaces need to be effectively used to provide the best experience to the visitors.