Songhari Jolchamnamuwa Dang Forest, Yeongyang

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.567

Category

동식물

Designated year

2021

Location

영양군, 경상북도— 경상북도 영양군

Coordinates

36.699348, 129.197058Kakao address conversion

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The forest consists of five species totaling 67 trees, with Japanese oak comprising the primary components. The Japanese oak is estimated to be approximately 250 years old and is the largest specimen, measuring 22.0 meters in height with a circumference at breast height of 4.1 meters. The other four species, represented by 66 trees, have an average height of 13 meters and an average circumference at breast height of approximately 1.4 meters. The Yeongyang Songha-ri Japanese Oak and Dang Forest (sacred grove) are located at the entrance to Maebong Mountain in Yeongyang, where trees including pine form a forest together with a shrine, protecting the peace and prosperity of the village. As the oldest tree in the forest with good growth and beautiful form, the Japanese oak possesses academic and scenic value and is designated and protected as a natural monument.

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