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DocumentOther documentA study on the forest policy for human health and well-being : Focusing on the case of forest welfare policy in Korea
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The purpose of this study is to explore Korea's Forest Policy with respect to the improvement of human health and well-being(So called Forest Welfare). This case study explores the characteristics of forest welfare and divides it into four components, including the history and the laws governing it: 1. Forest Recreation (1-1. The creation of Yumyeongsan natural recreation forests(1980s), 1-2. The revision of the 'Forestry Act' to provide a legal basis for the creation of natural recreational forests(1990), 1-3. The enactment of the 'Forestry Culture and Recreation Act' to provide high-level forest recreational services (2005)), 2. Forest Education (2-1. The enactment of the 'Forest Education Promotion Act' (2011), 2-2. Introduction of the certificate system for Forest Education Experts (2012)), 3. Forest Therapy 3-1. The creation of the Sanum Healing Forest (2009), 3-2. The revision of the 'Forestry Culture and Recreation Act’ for the creation of “Healing Forest” (2010), 3-3. Introduction of the Forest Therapy Instructor system (2011)), 4. Forest Welfare (4-1. The enactment of the ‘Forest Welfare Promotion Act' (2015), 4-2. The establishment of a specialized agency named the Korea Forest Welfare Institute (2016)).
The Forest Welfare Policy have resulted in great gains in citizen’s entire life cycle: Before Birth, During Infancy, During Childhood and Adolescence, During Youth/Early Adulthood, During Midlife/Mature Adulthood, During Late Adulthood/Old age, and After Death. And the Forest Welfare Institute aims to contribute to the improvement of public health and happiness is constantly developing its mission for both the public and private sectors, and also strengthening scientific R&D. Therefore, this paper imply that the Forest Welfare Policy in Korea is one of the most advanced and future-oriented policies between forests and human. The Forest Welfare Policy will contribute to the development of a more holistic lifestyle. Keywords: Human health and well-being, Policies, One Health, Research, Education ID: 3623173 -
ArticleJournal articleReducing risks from forest fire and disasters through a community-based forest fire brigade (MPA), a case study in Danau Sentarum National Park
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
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No results found.The TNBKDS is an exotic ecosystem and has designated as one of the world biospheres reserves. The Park is also inhabited by around 6,000 people. Ecotourism, biodiversity, and cultural value attracts many domestic and international tourists. However, the park has high-risk from forest fire and flooding. During 2014-2019, forest fire in the park is recorded at the average of 206.6 Ha. The lake has also experienced in regular flooding. Reducing these risks should involve community by strengthening their capacity to protect their home. Consultations and SWOT analysis was used to map community capacity and to rank the threat. Opportunities on livelihood improvement is also identified to develop approach and strategy in reducing risks and improving their income. A GIS tool was used to monitor forest fire. A total of 10 MPA were established in 10 villages, involving 300 peoples (300 households). From series of consultations, 100% agreed that community need to involve in combating forest fire and reducing the damage from flooding. FIP-1 provides forest fire equipment, as well as series of training on forest fire, forest monitoring using GPS, alternative income activities such as bee keeping, fish processing, and women empowerment. Establishment of MPA and implementation of forest patrol for the period of 2018-Jun 2021 has directly protected a forest area from forest fire of 11,265 ha and non-forest area of 82,481 ha. Community participation is the key success of reducing risks from forest fire. Training program is also essential to support community capacity in reducing hotspots and to provide alternative income for their sustainable live within the national park. Keywords: forest fire, community, West Kalimantan, climate change ID: 3488239 -
ArticleJournal articleCase studies on Korea-China’s combating desertification cooperation project in China
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The Korea-China joint research team of National Institute of Forest Science (NIFoS) of the Republic of Korea and the Institute of Desertification Studies, Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF) of People’s Republic of China, conducted a field study from 2017 to 2018, on 5 research sites in western China, which were set during the period of 2001-2005 as research site to combat desertification. The 5 sites are as follows: 1) Baiyin city (1,540 ha), Gansu Province, 2) Pingluo county (1,000 ha), Ningxia, 3) Tongliao city (3,000 ha), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 4) Xiuwen (1,300 ha), Guizhou Province, and 5) Tulufan (1,200 ha), Xinjiang Province. On the above 5 sites, the joint team compared and analyzed the changes of the 1) major vegetation combination before and after the project, 2) land use aspects of the sites and surrounding areas, 3) social and economic aspects, and so on. Considered by the survival rate, the lowest was found about 52% (Pingluo county) and the highest is about 95% (Baiyin city). As for the NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and income sources, all the 5 sites were found to increase showing rising curves. The field study, however, also found some challenges to be addressed on the sites, including irrigation system, drainage management, density control and so on, which requires constant attention and further studies on these aspects. Also, more in-depth research should be conducted to systematize site characteristics by project sites as database, through continuous monitoring and evaluation of each project site, and to improve and advance restoration-related techniques that can fully address and cover all the potential challenges. Keywords: Biodiversity conservation, Sustainable forest management, Monitoring and data collection, Research ID: 3485089
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