Virgin Forest on Seonginbong Peak, Ulleung photo
Natural Monument No.189동식물

Virgin Forest on Seonginbong Peak, Ulleung

鬱陵 聖人峰 原始林

경상북도 울릉군

Basic information

Designation
Natural Monument No.189
Category
동식물
Designated year
1967
Location
울릉군, 경상북도경북 울릉군 북면 나리 산44-1번지
Coordinates
37.503947, 130.863723

Description

The Virgin Forest means the forest that has never been damaged, or disturbed by human beings for a long time. This Virgin Forest was formed around the top of Seonginbong Peak. It has many rare plants and trees such as Siebold Hemlock and Engler’s Beech which are found only in Ulleungdo Island. The virgin forest in Seonginbong Peak has been preserved well because there are not many people living or visiting there. However, the Virgin Forest is in danger of being damaged because of the road construction and lots of visitors in Ulleungdo Island. The Virgin Forest on Seonginbong Peak, Ulleung is highly valued for its academic implications so it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument.

Location

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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)

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