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Restoration of Endangered Species(Korean red fox) in the Sobaeksan National Park
Proportion of the area of the contribution comprising Key Biodiversity Areas: 0%
The Ministry of Environment of ROK through the Korea National Park Service (KNPS) has re-introduced 118 Korean red foxes (Vulpes vulpes peculiosa) in Sobaeksan National Parks. The Korean red fox restoration project is being implemented in Sobaeksan National Park. One hundred and eighteen Korean red foxes have been released since 2012, and the goal of achieving an MVP of 50 animals was reached much earlier than planned. Currently, about 67 foxes are inhabiting the park, comprising 53 introduced animals and 14 natural births.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
Absolute value (STAR)
0.1% of the total biodiversity conservation potential of Republic of Korea is covered by this project.
0.3% of Asia's biodiversity conservation potential is from Republic of Korea.
25.9% of global biodiversity conservation potential is from Asia.
The chart below represents the relative disaggregation of the selected contribution's total potential opportunity for reducing global species extinction risk through taking actions to abate different threats to species within its boundaries. The percentages refer to the amount of the total opportunity that could potentially be achieved through abating that particular threat.