Taemokri Daenamu Colony, Damyang

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.560

Category

동식물

Designated year

2020

Location

담양군, 전라남도— 전라남도 담양군

Coordinates

35.251102, 126.893900Kakao address conversion

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The Damyang Taemok-ri Bamboo Thicket extends along the riverbanks elevated on natural embankments, where bamboo flourishes densely, formed by alluvial plains where the Geum Stream and Jeungam Stream converge at the upper reaches of the Yeongsan River. The bamboo thicket appears to have been naturally formed initially but has maintained its current expanse through artificial planting to prevent flooding and reduce water velocity. Historical records document that Damyang supplied bamboo products as tribute from ancient times. The Damyang Taemok-ri Bamboo Thicket, unlike typical bamboo habitat conditions, has naturally formed as a large-scale bamboo grove along deposits developed along natural riverbeds, a rare occurrence in Korea. Serving as habitat for natural monuments including the crested serpent eagle, mandarin duck, and otter, the site possesses considerable landscape and scholarly value and is designated and protected as a natural monument.

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