Market Kurly Creates Second 'Saetbyeol Forest' in Seoul Forest

The view of 'Saetbyeol Forest' created by Market Kurly.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Market Kurly announced on the 22nd that it has created its second 'Saetbyeol Forest' in Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, in celebration of Earth Day. To practice sustainable distribution where the environment, products, and people form a virtuous cycle, Kurly established its first Saetbyeol Forest last April in the Maebongsan Children's Forest Experience Center within the Culture Depot in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu.

The newly created Saetbyeol Forest is located next to the water playground in Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu, along the southern lakeside walking path. The second Saetbyeol Forest covers an area of 350㎡ and was funded with approximately 65 million KRW raised through Market Kurly's paper box collection service. Kurly planted a total of 40 species, including 1,105 small shrub-type trees and 4,350 flowers and grasses. This Saetbyeol Forest is expected to absorb 1,810 kg of carbon dioxide annually and produce 15,266 kg of oxygen per year.

Kurly installed boundary lines around the Saetbyeol Forest to prevent pedestrian access and increased soil organic matter using compost to enhance carbon storage. Additionally, trees, grasses, and flowers were planted in a mixed arrangement to increase carbon absorption per unit area.

To commemorate the creation of the Saetbyeol Forest, Kurly is holding a 'Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz' event on its official Instagram for one week until the 28th of this month. By following Market Kurly's Instagram account and commenting the correct answer in the blank, 100 participants will be selected by lottery to receive a limited-edition picnic mat produced by Market Kurly.

Hayan, Market Kurly's Brand Strategy Leader in charge of the Saetbyeol Forest project, said, "We are pleased to create the second Saetbyeol Forest, which families can enjoy, following the first one in Sangam-dong for children," adding, "Kurly will continue to strive to contribute to society through various environmental activities."

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