Age class distribution of Korean forests (2004)
DATE : 2005-06-29
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The Korean forests were vastly deforested in the mid-20th century especially by the Korea War. To rehabilitate the devastated land, large-scale greening projects were implemented since 1972. Consequently, Korean forest stands are relatively young in need of forest tending activities.
Age class (2004) | Area (Unit: 1,000 ha) | Growing Stock (Unit: 1,000,000 m3) | ||
Total | 6,400 | 100% | 489 | 100% |
30 years and less | 3,790 | 59% | 199 | 41% |
31 years and more | 2,456 154 | 38% 3% | 289 - | 59% - |
Age class (2003) | Area (Unit: 1,000 ha) | Growing Stock (Unit: 1,000,000 m3) | ||
Total | 6,406 | 100% | 468 | 100% |
30 years and less | 4,027 | 63% | 211 | 45% |
31 years and more | 2,228 150 | 35% 2% | 257 - | 55% - |
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