Protected Trees are designated by the Korea Forest Service. There are 11,573 trees which have this status.
[edit] Standards used in protection of trees
- Old trees
- Guardian deity trees
- Village shade trees used as resting spots.
- Shore protection
- Historical significance
- Ornamental trees
- Unusual trees
[edit] Reasons for possible elimination of protection
(from Article 69 of Forestry Law)
- Natural disaster
- Desire to use site for construction of power plant, broadcasting facilities, irrigation canals, roads, harbors, airports, railroad, weather stations, military bases.
- No further reason for protection
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