Gwanak-gu, 6 Sites Including Nakseongdae Garden Allotting 1,031 Plots

Published 12 Feb.2022 21:42(KST)

Eco-friendly Urban Gardens Producing Safe Crops and Preserving Environment with '3Mu Nongbeop' Available for Lease from the 24th

Samsung-dong Urban Agriculture Park

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) announced that from February 24 to March 2, it will lease out six eco-friendly urban gardens, including Gang Gamchan Garden and Samsung-dong Gwanak Urban Agriculture Park.

Now in its seventh year, the Gwanak urban gardens operate under a ‘3-No Farming Method’ that prohibits synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and chemical materials, aiming to preserve the environment and produce safe agricultural products, receiving strong support from residents.

The gardens available for lease this time include ▲Gang Gamchan Garden ▲Nakseongdae Garden ▲Seorim-dong 1 and 2 Gardens ▲Cheongryongsan Garden ▲Chunghyo Garden ▲Samsung-dong Gwanak Urban Agriculture Park, totaling 1,031 plots (approximately 10㎡ per plot).

Any Gwanak-gu resident or facility/organization located in Gwanak-gu can apply, with applications limited to one plot per person. Successful applicants can cultivate their plots from March 25 to the end of November. The lease fee is 55,000 KRW for individuals and free for organizations.

Applications can be submitted through the Gwanak-gu Office website (Participation/Reservation → Participation Application → Administrative Reception), and final selections will be made by random computerized drawing on March 7. The list of successful applicants will be available on the district office website on March 8, and individual notifications will be sent via text message.

Successful applicants will receive compost and a hoe free of charge once at the start. Agricultural tools necessary for cultivation, such as irrigation water, watering cans, shovels, and rakes, are always provided and available at the gardens.

Mayor Park Junhee said, “Eco-friendly urban gardens in the city provide an opportunity for families to grow safe food themselves and hope they will serve as a place for communication and harmony among neighbors and families. We ask for the active participation and interest of all residents.”