South Korea planted more than 10 billion trees after the Korean War, and its forests made a remarkable comeback
- Image: Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korea's forests were in an exceptionally poor condition after decades of exploitation and the destruction caused by the Korean War.
- By 1960, the average growing stock had fallen to just 10.6 cubic metres per hectare, compared with about 100 cubic metres per hectare in the early 1900s.
- Large areas had been stripped of trees, leaving the country's mountains vulnerable to erosion and communities short of fuelwood.
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- Image: Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korea's forests were in an exceptionally poor condition after decades of exploitation and the destruction caused by the Korean War.
- By 1960, the average growing stock had fallen to just 10.6 cubic metres per hectare, compared with about 100 cubic metres per hectare in the early 1900s.
- Large areas had been stripped of trees, leaving the country's mountains vulnerable to erosion and communities short of fuelwood.
Sources: Times of India