Iconic Birch Forest in Inje, Gangwon Province Bears the Brunt of Severe Winter Weather
Iconic Birch Forest in Inje, Gangwon Province Bears the Brunt of Severe Winter Weather The enchanting 'Birch Forest' in Inje, Gangwon Province, celebrated for its natural beauty, is grappling with unprecedented damage inflicted by the recent harsh winter weather. Once-standing birch trees, which painted a majestic picture against the sky, now bow under the weight of heavy snow and drastic temperature changes. The winter brought challenges, including substantial rain, temperatures plunging to minus 13 degrees Celsius, and over 8cm of snow. The aftermath reveals a stark transformation: birch trees, renowned for their stature, now bend almost 90 degrees, some even uprooted and fallen. The forest, resilient against typhoons in the past, resembles a reed bed, with thousands of birch trees affected. Pine trees, adding to the landscape's allure, also bear the impact, marking the first significant birch tree damage in 34 years since the forest's establishment in 1989. Concerned...