Background and Purposes

• A local-level biosphere reserve plan was established to preserve the natural heritage and culture of Gochang and also for the systematic management and for the promotion as a global ecological tourism resource.
• To increase the brand values of agricultural and fishery products and to boost the local economy through the global promotion of the designation as a biosphere reserve

Scope and Contents

Zoning

• Core area: 91.28㎢
  • Gochang Buan Ramsar Wetlands, Seonunsan Mountain Provincial Park, Ungok Wetlands, Dolmen World Cultural Heritage, Donglim Reservoir
• Buffer area: 265.54㎢
  • Forest, river, salt wetlands, dunes
• Cooperation area: 214.70㎢
  • The rest areas except for core and buffer areas
  • Farmlands and residential areas in 14 eups and myeons