Mapo-gu Offers 84 Free Plots in Leftover Gardens

Free Distribution of 84 Small Garden Plots to Mapo Residents and Organizations in Mapo-gu... Applications Accepted Until the 26th, Selected by Public Lottery... An Opportunity to Share with Neighbors and Feel Rewarded

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yudonggyun) plans to offer 84 small garden plots free of charge to Mapo-gu residents and organizations located in Mapo-gu.

The small garden plot project, implemented by the district to provide wholesome leisure activities and harvest safe food through eco-friendly urban agriculture, is very popular among city dwellers who have few opportunities to touch soil in the urban environment.

Mapo-gu’s small garden plots adhere to the principle of not using any chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or vinyl to promote the spread of eco-friendly urban agriculture, and regular education is provided to foster proper urban farming practices.

Participants will hold two direct sales markets and sharing events annually in the first and second halves of the year, donating sales proceeds and surplus agricultural products to promote a culture of sharing with neighbors and the spread of proper agricultural culture.

This year, the district will allocate 66 plots at Sangam Dure Garden (1691 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu) and 18 plots at Samgak Education Garden (569-3 Deogeun-dong, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si), totaling 84 plots. At Sangam Dure Garden, 64 plots will be allocated to individuals and 2 plots to senior centers, while all 18 plots at Samgak Education Garden will be allocated to organizations such as daycare centers.

Eligibility for application is based on the resident registration address as of the project announcement date (February 15, 2021), limited to residents registered in Mapo-gu or organizations located in Mapo-gu, with one plot allocated per household (organization).

Applications are accepted until February 26. Applicants should refer to the notice section on the Mapo-gu Office website, complete the application form and agreement, and submit them along with a resident registration certificate (for individuals only).

Applications can be submitted by visiting the Mapo-gu Office Regional Economy Division or the nearest community service center in person, online via the Mapo-gu Office website, or by mail (must arrive at the Regional Economy Division by 6 p.m. on February 26).

Final participants for the small garden plots will be selected through a public lottery after the application period ends. Starting with a pre-education session and field preparation event on March 31, participants will begin active cultivation of their garden plots.

For more detailed information regarding application and operation of the small garden plots, inquiries can be made to the Mapo-gu Regional Economy Division.

Mayor Yudonggyun of Mapo-gu said, “We hope many people will participate in the small garden plot program, which offers a twofold benefit of experiencing new vitality for a healthy life by cultivating a garden and the joy of sharing eco-friendly crops with neighbors.”

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