Table 1. Laws related to forest management planning.

Category Scope Responsible party Relevant laws Planning period
Forest basic plan Nationwide Head of the Korea forest service 「Forest basic law」Article 11 (Establishment & implementation of the forest basic plan) 20 years
Regional forest plan National forest of the regional forest service Head of the regional forest service 「Forest basic law」Article 11 (Establishment & implementation of the forest basic plan) 20 years
National forest comprehensive plan National forest of the forest management office Head of the national forest management office 「The Act on the national forest management」Article 6 (National forest comprehensive plan) 10 years
National forest management plan Area for management planning Head of the regional forest service 「The Act on the national forest management」Article 8 (National forest management plan) 10 years