Bupyeong-gu '500,000 Flower Road', Focus on Survival Rate Rather than Quantity… Councilor Hong Soon-ok Says "We Must Avoid Exhibition Administration"

The '500,000 Wildflower Road Creation Project' being promoted by Bupyeong-gu needs to focus not only on the quantity of planting but also on increasing the survival rate of the plants and considering the working environment of the management personnel, highlighting the need for substantial operation.

At the 4th Urban Environment Committee of the 274th Bupyeong-gu Council held on the 2nd, Councilor Hong Soon-ok (Independent·Galsan 1·2-dong, Samsan 1-dong) made this statement through the main work report of the Parks and Greenery Division. Councilor Hong sharply pointed out the gap between the project plan and actual execution based on the responses to previous district questions.

Councilor Hong criticized, "Last year, it was reported that 160,000 flowers would be planted in Jangsu Mountain and Hope Mountain, but in reality, only about 93,000 flowers were planted," and emphasized, "The project entity must clearly check how many flowers survive and bring joy to the residents rather than focusing on the symbolic number of 500,000 flowers."

In particular, Councilor Hong expressed concern about the treatment and workload of the forest management personnel who directly plant flowers and manage the forest paths. He stated, "We must carefully monitor to ensure that the management personnel, who are balancing the maintenance of forest paths and wildflower planting, do not become overloaded with work," and urged, "Find ways for many residents to participate in the project process so that this project does not degenerate into a one-time project that merely fills in the quantity."

In response, the Parks and Greenery Division head explained, "Last year, the quantity decreased somewhat compared to the plan due to fluctuations in the purchase price of wildflowers," and replied, "This year, we will plant daffodils and gold bags in a timely manner by June and ensure thorough post-management." He also added, "We will consider ways for resident participation, such as holding festivals in conjunction with nearby administrative welfare centers during the blooming season of the autumn chrysanthemum."

In his closing remarks, Councilor Hong mentioned the 'Urban Wind Path Forest' project, which was cited as a past failure, and emphasized, "Please make efforts to ensure that past failures do not lead to budget waste again."

Bupyeong-gu's '500,000 Wildflower Road' was initiated with the intention of embodying the hopes of 500,000 Bupyeong residents, and this year, the project is expected to continue focusing on the areas around Cheolma Mountain and Hambong Mountain.