Courtesy of Korea Forest ServiceAmid frustration, the locals were able to find some comfort recently due to helping hands ― and paws ― from all across the country.Followed by a series of giant forest fires in the eastern mountainous parts of the peninsula over the past few years, AHA first held a trial event similar to that of Chile in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, in May.Hwang and his colleagues were surprised to find how quickly the campaign went viral on social media and how warmly the locals welcomed their visit.In Gangneung, 40 early applicants and their trained pet dogs ran playfully across the burnt region with small bags full of seeds on their back, releasing native plant seeds on faraway fields and steep hills that are difficult for humans to reach.Although it may not be enough to restore the forest, they will supplement aging villagers' income when they sprout and become ready to harvest in a few years."