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sojusucks
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 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:44 pm Post subject: Completed "4 Rivers" projects = tourism draws |
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http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/html/546/2942546.html
There is a complete list of various attractions at the link.
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The government�s four-rivers restoration project has forever changed the landscape of the country�s four major rivers - the Han, Nakdong, Geum and Yeongsan. To celebrate the completion of the project, which is set to wrap up this month, regional governments are offering a diverse series of outdoor and cultural events.
According to the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, the majority of the four rivers' 16 reservoirs are now open to the public.
The project, which has taken nearly three years to complete, stirred up controversy between environmentalists and the government, which said it would prevent natural disasters, such as flooding and drought, and protect the environment. The project was one of Lee's presidential campaign pledges and became the centerpiece of his green growth initiative.
On top of the environmental goals, one of the stated aims of the project is to promote historical and cultural tourism along the rivers in order to boost spending and local economies.
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Each river was restored according to a different theme. The restored Han River will become an area for culture while the Geum River, with its preserved ecosystem, will be a place for �green tourism.� The Yeongsan River will offer a taste of Korea�s southern provinces, while the Nakdong River will be a site for history and nature, as there are many relics nearby. With these themes and a corresponding series of events, the government hopes the rivers will be rediscovered by a new generation of people.
Korea isn�t the first to develop its rivers into tourist spots. Other countries have developed their rivers with particular themes, leading them to become popular destinations for tourists.
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Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| What do you mean restored? How were they restored and what damage occurred if any? |
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Jane
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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Not good news for the animals/ecology:
This report concludes that without cancellation or adequate mitigation, the Four Rivers Project will impact ca. 50 bird species negatively (including 30 species of waterbird), causing further declines in several sensitive waterbird species that are ecologically dependent on shallow rivers, flood-plain wetlands and estuaries. It will also reduce the conservation value of at least one Ramsar site and negatively affect eight BirdLife-designated Important Bird Areas. As such the Four Rivers Project will hinder the nation�s efforts to achieve genuinely sustainable development as set out by the United Nations and the Millennium Development Goals (UN, 2008).
http://www.birdskorea.org/Habitats/4-Rivers/BK-HA-Preliminary-Report-2010.shtml
And here:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/03/18/us-korea-environment-idUSTRE62H0CC20100318 |
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