「영광 법성진 숲쟁이」의 특성 분석과 경관관리 문제점 고찰

Beopseongpo has been one of the most thriving ports of the Jeolla region since the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). During the time of King Seongjong (r. 1469-1494) of Choseon Dynasty, a navy garrison had been deployed and the port was named Beopseongjin, as recorded in the 1485 edition of Grand code for state administration (Gyeongguk daejeon). Dangsan forests and Bibo forests have been maintained by local residents since hundreds of years ago. Dangsan forests have been applied to the scale of government and public offices. The objectives of this study were to understand the characteristics of the 「Wooded Fortress of Beopseongjin in Yeonggwang」 as 「Scenic Site No. 22」, and to investigate the conservational problem of the wooded fortress of Beopseongjin and seashore. The 「Wooded fortress of Beopseongjin in Yeonggwang」 consists of a Dangsan forest and two Bibo forests. But, the presence of the Dangsan forest has not been well known to the public. Although the wooded fortress has been somewhat disturbed by cultural activities, the Dangsan rituals have been held until the present every January 15 by lunar calendar. On the other hand, the seashore in front of Beopseongpo plays an important role as a scenic view. It was one of the reason that the 「Wooded Fortress of Beopseongjin in Yeonggwang」 had been designated as a national cultural property of 「Scenic Sites」. However, the sandbar was reclaimed in 2009 to build commercial buildings. An integrated plan should be prepared to conserve the landscape of 「Wooded Fortress of Beopseongjin in Yeonggwang」, which requires close partnership among local residents, experts, and local government. At present, four new buildings have been built. Although we have lost the sandbar, it is indispensable to secure the visibility of 「Wooded Fortress of Beopseongjin」 at the entrance of the village.