Gwangjin-gu, Early Harvesting of Autumn Nuisance 'Ginkgo Tree Fruits'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) has harvested ginkgo fruits early to prevent the foul odor caused by ginkgo tree fruits in autumn and to create a pleasant walking environment.

The district formed a task force for fruit harvesting and completed the collection of fruits from 350 female ginkgo trees along 11 routes including Neungdong-ro and Jayang-ro on the 29th of last month.

The district prioritized harvesting ginkgo fruits from areas with high foot traffic such as subway entrances, crosswalks, and bus stops.

In addition, specialized equipment such as aerial work vehicles and engine vibration harvesters were deployed to carry out the harvesting work quickly, minimizing inconvenience to residents.

Along with this, ginkgo fruit drop nets were pilot-installed at two locations including around the district’s rainwater pumping station to prevent damage to residents caused by falling fruits.

The harvested ginkgo fruits will undergo heavy metal testing at the Gangbuk Agricultural and Marine Products Inspection Office of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Health and Environment Research Institute, and only fruits deemed suitable for consumption will be provided to low-income groups through the Gwangjin Food Market.

District Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “We conducted early harvesting work to prevent foul odors and inconvenience caused by ginkgo fruits,” and added, “We hope residents enjoy the autumn atmosphere with ginkgo trees in a pleasant environment.”

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