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Korea–Mongolia Greenbelt Project

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Korea–Mongolia Greenbelt Project
Mongolian: Монгол-Солонгосын Ойн Aж Aхуйн Xамтарсан

Korean: 한-몽 그린벨트 사업단
Geography
LocationTöv Province, Mongolia
Area3,046 hectares

The Korea–Mongolia Greenbelt Project (Mongolian: Монгол-Солонгосын Ойн Aж Aхуйн Xамтарсан; Korean: 한-몽 그린벨트 사업단) is a forestation in Lün, Töv Province, Mongolia.

History

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The project was launched in 2006 as an initiative between Korea Forest Service and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia when a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two sides.[1] In 2008, the forestation work began.[2]

Geography

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The forest covers an area of 3,046 hectares.[3]

Vegetations

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There are more than 800,000 trees planted, which consist of 23 species.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Korea Forest Service and Mongolia forestry alliance reverses desertification". The Korea Herald. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  2. ^ Lee, Hana (21 June 2016). "Mongolian deserts turn green". Korea.net. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  3. ^ Sohn, Ji-Ae (15 December 2016). "'Green dream' realized in Mongolia". Korea.net. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
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