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Project III

1) Title:
Basic investigation for conservations of nature and natural resources.
2) Purpose:
Besides the areas mentioned above we have some more areas whose nature and natural resources must urgently be conserved.
3) Location to be studied: (See figure)
a. Ullungdo (Dagelet) Island
This island, located on the east of Korea, has an abundant primeval forest and marvelous rocks. Especially this island is situated between Korea and Japan, and an immediate study of flora and fauna in this area is desirable.
b. Nakdong River Delta
Nakdong River Delta is located in the low course of Nakdong River flowing to the South Sea of Korea. Being a habitat of migrating birds this delta shows spectacles of habitats and migrations of the birds. It is urgent to investigate to protect the birds from the decrease of their numbers.
c. Muju
Muju area is located in the central part of South Korea. It is famous for its large animal hunting-ground consisted of thick primitive forest. Especially the wild goat of this area is almost at the verge of extinction.

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