Songpa-gu and SBI Savings Bank Create 'Odor-Free Ginkgo Tree Road'

Creation of a 'Odorless Ginkgo Tree Road' with 90 Weeks of Transplantation Over 3 Years

Female ginkgo tree transplanted to the green area in Munjeong-dong

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) partnered with SBI Savings Bank on the 4th to carry out the ‘Ginkgo Tree Saving Project,’ transplanting male ginkgo trees that were at risk of removal due to foul odors.

Ginkgo trees are representative street trees widely planted because they are resistant to pests and diseases and have air purification effects such as reducing fine dust. However, every autumn, residents experienced significant inconvenience due to the foul odor emitted from the fruits of female ginkgo trees, necessitating a solution.

Accordingly, the district started the ‘Ginkgo Tree Saving Project’ in 2018 in cooperation with SBI Savings Bank. As part of SBI Savings Bank’s social contribution activities, this project involves relocating female ginkgo trees that would otherwise be cut down due to odor to other locations. Male ginkgo trees, which do not bear fruit, are planted in the original locations to symbolize coexistence between humans and nature.

This year, 25 female ginkgo trees from Wiryesong-daero were moved to the green area in Munjeong-dong, and the same number of male ginkgo trees were planted in their place. Including this year, a total of 90 trees have been transplanted over the past three years, creating a ginkgo tree-lined street free of odor, which has received positive responses from residents.

The district is continuously recruiting private companies to participate in the ‘Ginkgo Tree Saving Project.’ Companies wishing to join can apply to the Landscape Team of the Parks and Greenery Division at Songpa-gu Office.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, expressed gratitude to SBI Savings Bank for their cooperation in resolving the recurring odor issue every year, and stated, “We will continue to promote various projects through public-private cooperation to promptly resolve residents’ inconveniences and make Songpa a better place to live.”

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