Natural Habitat of Chinese Junipers in Tonggumi, Ulleung
鬱陵 通九味 香나무 自生地
경상북도 울릉군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.48
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 1962
- Location
- 울릉군, 경상북도— 경북 울릉군 서면 남양리 산70번지
- Coordinates
- 37.465473, 130.853406
Description
The Chinese junipers grow throughout the middle-southern regions of Korea to Ulleungdo Island and Japan. This tree, called "Sangnamu" in Korea, is used for burning incense because of its strong fragrance, and is planted in gardens and parks. The Chinese juniper is the representative tree of Ulleungdo Island and the tree grows in the cracks of the steep rockwalls behind the village in Namyang-ri, Ulleungdo Island. Nowadays, it is difficult to find the Chinese juniper in the island because of lumbering activities. Therefore, to prevent damage caused by visitors, the natural habitat of the Chinese junipers in Tonggumi is designated and conserved as a Natural Monument.
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)