Key takeaways
After the demolition destroyed Bamseom Island, sediment gradually rebuilt through the river's currents, and trees and grasses grew thick, allowing plants like silver grass and willow species to take root naturally. Fact On August 10, 1999, the city of Seoul designated Bamseom Island a protected ecological landscape conservation area, and in 2012 it was registered as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention (an international treaty on wetland conservation). Fact The number of bird species recorded on Bamseom grew from 28 in 2007 to 33 in 2010, and fish species grew from 37 to 39 over the same period. Fact
What to look for on site
- Bamseom Island's current state, visible from Hangang Park
- Signage marking the protected ecological landscape area
- Seasonal patterns of migratory bird arrivals (binoculars recommended for birdwatching)
Editorial note
It's inaccurate to say "Bamseom Island has always been untouched nature." Establish the process: it was destroyed by demolition, then naturally regenerated over time.