New Amendments to National Forest Management Law: Boosting Beekeeping and Forest Sustainability
The Korea Forest Service has announced significant amendments to the 'Law on Management and Administration of National Forests,' which will come into effect from the 3rd of next month. These changes are designed to enhance the productive and rational use of national forests while promoting industry and sustainability.
One of the key amendments includes the allowance for beehive installations in conservation national forests. Previously, such installations were prohibited to protect forest integrity. However, recognizing the potential to revitalize the beekeeping industry and boost national income, the new regulation permits beehives as long as there is no damage to the forest ecosystem.
Additionally, the amendments make provisions for the exchange of national forests. Forests previously managed poorly or with minor lease violations, such as non-payment of loan fees, can now be exchanged once corrective measures are completed. This change aims to facilitate better management and utilization of forest resources.
Furthermore, the criteria for late payment fees on lease payments have been eased. The maximum annual rate has been significantly reduced from 11% to 6%, providing financial relief and encouraging timely payments.
Kim, a representative of the Forest Service, emphasized the importance of these changes: "We will actively explore regulatory innovation issues to ensure the productive and rational use of national forests. Our goal is to enhance forest competitiveness and create sustainable value, thereby realizing a forest renaissance."
These amendments reflect the Korea Forest Service’s commitment to balancing economic development with environmental stewardship, ensuring that national forests continue to provide value both ecologically and economically.
The Korea Forest Service announced amendments to the 'Law on Management and Administration of National Forests,' effective next month. Key changes include permitting beehive installations in conservation national forests, allowing the exchange of national forests post-lease issue resolutions, and reducing late fee rates for lease payments. Previously, beehive installations were prohibited in conservation areas, but now they are allowed if no forest damage occurs to boost the beekeeping industry and national income. National forests can now be exchanged following corrective actions for minor lease violations. Late payment fees for loan fees are reduced from a maximum of 11% to 6% per annum. The Forest Service aims to innovate regulations, enhance forest competitiveness, and create sustainable value.
Step 2: FAQs
Q1: What changes were announced by the Korea Forest Service? A1: Amendments to the 'Law on Management and Administration of National Forests' include allowing beehives in conservation forests, permitting national forest exchanges after resolving lease issues, and reducing late fee rates for lease payments.
Q2: When will these amendments take effect? A2: The amendments will take effect from the 3rd of next month.
Q3: Why are beehives now allowed in conservation national forests? A3: Beehives are now allowed to revitalize the beekeeping industry and increase national income, provided there is no forest damage.
Q4: What conditions must be met for national forests to be exchanged? A4: National forests can be exchanged if corrective measures for minor lease violations, such as non-payment of loan fees, are completed.
Q5: How have the late payment rates for loan fees changed? A5: The rate of late payment for loan fees has been reduced from a maximum of 11% per annum to a maximum of 6% per annum.
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