Climate change has significantly increased the risk of forest road failures, with more frequent extreme rainfall and typhoons leading to widespread collapses and functional degradation. This study seeks to identify policy and technical improvements for building disaster-resilient and structurally stable forest roads through a Focus Group Interview (FGI) involving 30 professionals, including road managers, designers, and contractors. The interviews addressed recent disaster cases, institutional and regulatory challenges, design and construction practices, maintenance systems, and disaster recovery strategies. Key findings indicate that slope instability, insufficient drainage systems, and inadequate structural reinforcements are the primary causes of damage. Based on these insights, the study recommends the adoption of RTK-GPS–based precision design, strengthened supervision and inspection protocols, refinement of gradient and drainage design standards, establishment of a dedicated forest road maintenance authority, and the development of standardized disaster recovery manuals. This research provides actionable recommendations to enhance the resilience and operational integrity of forest roads, contributing to climate-adaptive forest infrastructure planning.
저자
Ji-young Son [ Division of Research Technical Research Institute, Korea Association of Forest Enviro-conservation Technology, 150, Osongsaengmyeong 3-ro, Cheongju, 28165, South Korea ]
Corresponding Author
Eung-jin Jeong [ Division of Research Technical Research Institute, Korea Association of Forest Enviro-conservation Technology, 150, Osongsaengmyeong 3-ro, Cheongju, 28165, South Korea ]
So-hyeon Park [ Division of Research Technical Research Institute, Korea Association of Forest Enviro-conservation Technology, 150, Osongsaengmyeong 3-ro, Cheongju, 28165, South Korea ]
Hui-tae Woo [ Division of Research Technical Research Institute, Korea Association of Forest Enviro-conservation Technology, 150, Osongsaengmyeong 3-ro, Cheongju, 28165, South Korea ]
Dong-ho Youn [ Division of Research Technical Research Institute, Korea Association of Forest Enviro-conservation Technology, 150, Osongsaengmyeong 3-ro, Cheongju, 28165, South Korea ]
Min-suk Lee [ Division of Research Technical Research Institute, Korea Association of Forest Enviro-conservation Technology, 150, Osongsaengmyeong 3-ro, Cheongju, 28165, South Korea ]
