Bangjaerim in Homyeong-dong, Yeosu

The Bangjaerim in Homyeong-dong is a bangjaerim, a forest planted to guard farmland and villages against natural hazards such as wind damage; it stands on both sides of the stream that flows in front of the village, and is thought to be a windbreak forest planted to protect farmland from sea winds. According to local tradition, the village's site has the shape of a tiger according to geomantic principles, but the tiger lacks a tail; as a remedy, the villagers are said to have planted trees in a long line in the shape of a tiger's tail. The forest extends for about 450 m, and most of its trees are between 100 and 200 years old, with even the oldest estimated at around 300 years. It is made up of native Korean species such as the muku tree (Aphananthe aspera), hackberry, and zelkova, among which the muku tree is the most numerous. The muku tree in particular grows vigorously and develops a strong root system, making it well suited to blocking strong winds. The Bangjaerim in Homyeong-dong, Yeosu is a forest in which one can sense the wisdom of our ancestors in making use of nature, and it has been designated and protected as a Monument in recognition of its value both for the protection of its old trees and for its educational significance as a stand of diverse tree species.

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Where it is

Region

Yeosu, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Provincial Monument · 시도기념물