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How 10 billion trees transformed South Korea's post-war forests
Published 9 August 2026 ยท world
Image: Korea JoongAng Daily The enormous planting campaign that changed South Korea's hillsides The forests did not simply return to their old state From 10.6
Image: Korea JoongAng Daily The enormous planting campaign that changed South Korea's hillsides The forests did not simply return to their old state From 10.6 cubic metres of timber per hectare to a dramatically greener landscape The real test is what happens to these forests next Poll Vote & Share your view Which tree species do you think has the most environmental benefit when planted? Native species Fast-growing species Commercially valuable species 3k+ users shared opinion today 5k+ users already voted today 3k+ users shared opinion today Share Opinion
Published: August 9, 2026 โข 12:25 PM IST ยท Updated: August 9, 2026 โข 6:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Image: Korea JoongAng Daily The enormous planting campaign that changed South Korea's hillsides The forests did not simply return to their old state From 10.6 cubic metres of timber per hectare to a dramatically greener landscape The real test is what happens to these forests next Poll Vote & Share your view Which tree species do you think has the most environmental benefit when planted?
Native species Fast-growing species Commercially valuable species 3k+ users shared opinion today 5k+ users already voted today 3k+ users shared opinion today Share Opinion