Korea Forest Service Selects 6 Schools with Outstanding School Forest Cases

by Jeong Ilwoong

Published 06 Nov.2021 11:27(KST)

Interior view photo of Daap Middle School, selected as an excellent case in the school forest creation field. Photo by Korea Forest Service

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Korea Forest Service announced on the 6th that it has selected six schools as exemplary cases in the creation, operation, and management of school forests this year.

The selection of exemplary school forest cases has been implemented since 2011 with the aim of expanding and providing ecological experience opportunities using forests for youth.

Six schools are selected and awarded, divided into the creation field and the utilization and post-management field.

This year, Daap Middle School in Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do was selected as the best case in the creation field, and Jain Elementary School in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do was selected as the best case in the utilization and post-management field.

Daap Middle School was highly evaluated for transforming unused spaces into experiential and resting areas by planting various species of trees and ground cover plants in harmony with existing trees.

Also, Jain Elementary School was recognized for its strengths in appropriate tree management and the composition and operation of various programs linked to the curriculum.

Kim Ju-yeol, Director of the Urban Forest Landscape Division at the Korea Forest Service, said, “We will continue to expand school forests through projects such as forest playgrounds, fostering children's emotional development through forests and increasing local green resting spaces.”