Biosphere Reserve Information
Republic of Korea
Gwangneung Forest
2010
Central part of the Gwangneung Forest is the basin divided into east and west by the Bongseonsacheon stream (100m above sea level), which flows southward. The basin is open to the north and the other aspects are surrounded by the peaks and ridges of mountain. Owing to the geographical feature, the air temperature of this area in winter is lower by about 4 than its vicinities.
In the eastern part of the forest, Mt. Jugyeop, the highest peak (600m) in the forest, is connected by gentle ridge line to Mt. Unak and Gwangneung royal tomb, which is situated at the southern end of the ridge line.
Administrative Authorities
Korea National Arboretum
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Gwangneung Forest Biosphere Reserve, Jikdongri 51-7, Soheul-eup, Pocheon City, Gyeonggi Province, 487-821, Republic of KOREA
(+82) 31 5402031
Fax
(+82) 31 540 2040
Location
Latitude
37°44'10"N - 37°48'15"N
Longitude
127°08'27"E - 127°11'36"E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
24,465
Core Area
755
Buffer Area
1,657
Transition Area
22,053
Map
Last updated: 2015