Korean Journal of Agricultural Science (농업과학연구)

Institute of Agricultural Science, CNU (충남대학교 농업과학연구소)
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Evaluation and improvement of forest watershed management projects in Korea

  • Rhee, Hakjun (Institute of Agricultural Science, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Chungnam National University)
  • Received : 2020.09.11
  • Accepted : 2020.10.16
  • Published : 2020.12.01
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Abstract

A forest watershed management project was introduced in 2004 to develop ecologically sound forest watersheds. It includes landslide prevention and erosion control, water resource management, landscape development, and forest resource management. However, it has been managed fragmentarily and inefficiently, far from the original intents. This study investigated current status, problems, and improvement measures of the project. Literature reviews were conducted on forest watershed management in Korea and other countries, and surveys were conducted on 201 erosion control experts. When introduced, the forest watershed management project was well planned and implemented as intended. It later turned to focus only on disaster prevention such as erosion control dams and stream conservation measures. The survey results showed that a majority (89% and 86%) of surveyees wanted increases in the project period and budget. They also responded that conflicts with local residents (51%) and determining project locations (32%) were the most difficult tasks when implementing the projects, and only 36% kept project records. To plan and implement the projects as intended, the following suggestions should be considered: (1) establishment of a solid legal foundation and improvement of the erosion control practices law; (2) increase in the project period (from 1 to 2 - 3 years) and budget; (3) development of a manual for project site selection and guidelines; (4) monitoring and systematic information management; and (5) development of spatial analysis tools for watershed analysis and management.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 산림청 산사태방지과의 정책연구용역('산림유역관리사업에 대한 평가 및 관리방안 연구'와 '산림유역관리체계 정립을 위한 법·제도 개선방안 마련 연구')으로 수행되었습니다.

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