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KFS Highlights “Korea Reforestation Archives” Registration on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and Strengthens International Cooperation on Large-Scale Forest Fire ResponseThe Korea Forest Service (KFS), led by Minister LIM Sang-seop, dispatched a government delegation to the 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), held at the UN Headquarters in New York from May 5 to 9. The delegation shared Korea’s achievements in forest policy?including its remarkable reforestation efforts?and explored opportunities for international cooperation.The UNFF is the largest annual international forum on forestry, convening every May at the UN Headquarters. Representatives from 193 member states, international organizations, and stakeholders gather to discuss the implementation of the UN Strategic Plan for Forests (2017?2030) in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).At this year’s session, the Korean delegation highlighted recent devel...

KFS and France Conduct Forest Fire Training for As

Training for AFoCO Member Countries Successfully Held in IndonesiaThe Korea Forest Service (KFS), in collaboration with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), conducted a Training of Trainers on Forest Fire Suppression in Peatland for Asian forestry officials in Bogor, Indonesia, until May 2. * Peatland: Land formed by the long-term accumulation of partially decomposed plant material in water-saturated conditions. This training is part of the Forest Fire Management in Asia (FFMA) Initiative, a trilateral agreement signed by Korea, France, and AFoCO in October 2023. Supported by financial contributions from Korea and France, the program aims to strengthen forest fire response capacities in Asia. Following three pilot training sessions in 2024, the full program will launch in 2026 for a five-year period.The opening day on April 21 brought together around 40 participants, including Dr. Gu...

Planting Hope in Desertified Areas: Korea Forest S

Over 200 Trees Planted to Celebrate Korea’s 80th Arbor Day and Promote Tree-Planting CultureThe Korea Forest Service (KFS), led by Minister LIM Sang-seop, held a “Tree Planting Day” event in Dushanbe, the capital of the Republic of Tajikistan, on April 5 (local time) to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Arbor Day. The event aimed to support forest restoration efforts in Tajikistan and promote the future establishment of an official Arbor Day in the country.Around 100 people participated in the event, including Yusufzoda Abdujabbor, Director of the Forestry Agency of the Republic of Tajikistan; Jeon Sung Sik, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Tajikistan; representatives from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) regional office; the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ); students from the Tajik Agricultural University; and local residents. Participants planted over 200 pine, Oriental arborvitae, and walnut trees at an agroforestr...