Korea-France Forestry Cooperation to Train Forest

Signing of Letter of Intent on Forest Fire Management in 15 Asian CountriesOn the 30th, the Korea Forest Service (KFS), led by Minister LIM Sang-seop, announced that a Letter of Intent for cooperation on forest fire management was signed between Korea and France at the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister Lim Sang-seop, French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux, and AFoCO Executive Director Park Chongho.In June of last year, during a summit between Korea and France, both countries recognized the importance of forests as carbon sinks in responding to the climate crisis and have been working to identify cooperative projects for managing forest fires in the Asian region, which has been experiencing frequent fires due to abnormal temperatures and forest degradation.Under this agreement, Korea and France plan to operate degree programs and specialized training for forest fi...

Korea and Cambodia Discuss Forestry Cooperation to

KFS Hosts the 7th Korea-Cambodia Forestry Cooperative Committee in SeoulThe Korea Forest Service (KFS) hosted the 7th Korea-Cambodia Forestry Cooperative Committee (FCC) meeting on October 29 at the Lotte City Hotel Mapo in Seoul.The KFS and Cambodia’s Forestry Administration (FA) have been close partners since signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in June 2008. Held biennially under the MOU, the FCC has served as a platform for fostering collaboration in sustainable forest management, Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects, and efforts within the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) framework.This year’s FCC meeting addressed a range of shared priorities in forestry cooperation, including REDD+ collaboration, the operation of the Korea-Mekong Forest Cooperation Center (KMFCC), revisions to the Korea-Cambodia Forestry Cooperation MOU, forest fire management, seed conservation, and more.Mr. Chan Ponika...

Connecting Value of Healthy Forests for All: East-

On the 27th, the Korea Forest Service (KFS), led by Minister LIM Sang-seop, announced the successful completion of a trekking event that gathered 300 participants to celebrate the opening of the western section of East-West Trail of Korea. This Trail begins on Anmyeondo Island, located in Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do.The Trail is Korea's first long-distance trail designed for camping and backpacking. It offers a unique space for harmony, allowing people to experience the ecology, history, and culture of the forest while walking through scenic forest trails. It also fosters interaction and communication with local communities through stays in rural and mountain villages.The event saw approximately 300 participants, including Minister LIM Sang-seop, families with children, professional hikers, and local community members. They trekked from Anmyeondo Island Recreational Forest to Kkotji Beach, enjoying the beautiful blend of pine forests and beaches that characterize T...