Meeting the cleanest sky in Yeongyang
Yeongyang Dark Sky Park
From IDA, the Firefly Ecological Learning Village district in Suha-ri, Subi-myeon, Yeongyang-gun and part of natural scenery preservation district around Wangpicheon were designated as "Yeongyang International Dark Sky Park" for the first in Asia.Yeongyang-gun office will strive to preserve efficient use of outdoor lightings, restore eco-system and protect the dark sky following the designation of Yeongyang International Dark Sky Park so that more visitors can appreciate countlessly many stars.
Summary of Designation
- Title: Yeongyang International Dark Sky Park
- Location: Firefly Ecological Park, Suha-ri, Subi-myeon, Yeongyang-gun
- Land Area: 390 ha
- Designated Date: 31 October 2015
- Class: Silver Tier
- Infrastructure: Yeongyang Firefly Observatory, Firefly Ecological School, etc.
- Inquiry: Person in charge of fireflies 054-680-5332 (http://np.yyg.go.kr)
Significance of Designation
- Efficient use of lightings and solutions for protecting dark sky
- Protection of wild animals and plants by minimizing ecological influence from light pollution in ecological space
- Provide an environment in which people can feel darkness and live a healthy life
- Protect stars in dark sky and operate educational learning program
Effect of Designation
- Consistent increase in visitors after designation of Dark Sky Park
- Invigorate eco-learning tourism under the theme of fireflies and dark sky park
- Reduce light pollution through efficient management of outdoor lighting and protect eco-system
- Contribute to increase in sales of local agricultural goods and local income by utilizing the clean image of clean dark sky