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Threatened Black Pine Forest Resembling Korean Peninsula Battles Beetle Infestation

Threatened Black Pine Forest Resembling Korean Peninsula Battles Beetle Infestation

SINAN, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The famous black pine forest in Sinan, South Jeolla Province, known for resembling the Korean Peninsula, is at risk of dying. The dense forest, facing Ujeon Beach, has become a Sinan landmark due to its mysterious resemblance. Local accounts reveal that the pine trees were planted over 50 years ago as [...]

Drones and AI Take Over for Humans in Forestry Work

Drones and AI Take Over for Humans in Forestry Work

DAEJEON, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Drones and artificial intelligence will do the work of humans in scouring the nation’s forests and identifying dead trees caused by pine wilt disease. The Korea Forestry Promotion Institute has developed artificial intelligence which employs an algorithm that can accurately pinpoint objects 10 centimeters tall from a single bird’s [...]