Korea–Mongolia Greenbelt Project
| Korea–Mongolia Greenbelt Project Mongolian: Монгол-Солонгосын Ойн Aж Aхуйн Xамтарсан Korean: 한-몽 그린벨트 사업단 | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Lün, Töv Province, Mongolia |
| Area | 3,046 hectares |
The Korea–Mongolia Greenbelt Project (Mongolian: Монгол-Солонгосын Ойн Aж Aхуйн Xамтарсан; Korean: 한-몽 그린벨트 사업단) is a forestation project in Lün, Töv Province, Mongolia.
History
The project was launched in 2006 as an initiative between Korea Forest Service and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia when a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two sides.[1] In 2008, the forestation work began.[2]
Geography
The forest covers an area of 3,046 hectares.[3]
Trees
As of 2024 more than 800,000 trees had been planted, which consist of 23 species.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Korea Forest Service and Mongolia forestry alliance reverses desertification". The Korea Herald. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ Lee, Hana (21 June 2016). "Mongolian deserts turn green". Korea.net. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ Sohn, Ji-Ae (15 December 2016). "'Green dream' realized in Mongolia". Korea.net. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
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