Forest of David Hemiptelea and Dwarf Elms in Jusagol Valley, Yeongyang

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.476

Category

동식물

Designated year

2007

Location

영양군, 경상북도— 경북 영양군 석보면 주남리 산82-1

Coordinates

36.576585, 129.160124

The Forest of David Hemiptelea and Dwarf Elms in Jusagol Village, Yeongyang was planted as a means of landscaping and protecting the village against wind and flood. The forest also serves as a village park and a venue for communal rites on the day of the first full moon of each year. The village is said to have been settled by members of Kang clan before a big flood forced them to leave. Two brothers – Yi Do (1636-1712), and Yi Yong (1640-1693) – later moved into the village and planted the forest. The village name, Jusagol, was named after their pen-names. The forest actually contains various kinds of trees aside from the two major species of David hemiptelea and dwarf elm. The forest differs from other Korean village woods in that it is divided into upper and lower sections. It has outstanding historical and cultural value as an ancient flood break.

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