Korea National Arboretum Management Service Receives 'A Grade' in Public Institution Management Evaluation

The Korea National Arboretum and Garden Management Agency (hereinafter referred to as KNA) announced on the 19th that it received an A grade in the public institution management performance evaluation.

In the evaluation, KNA received high scores in areas such as ▲ internalization of ESG management system ▲ leading a job-centered compensation system ▲ establishing ecological restoration strategies for wildfire-affected areas ▲ strengthening conservation and utilization of forest biological resources ▲ providing arboretum and garden services to the public.

KNA is a public institution under the Korea Forest Service established in 2017 to operate and manage national arboretums created according to climate and vegetation zones. It plays roles in enhancing conservation, restoration, and utilization of forest organisms, promoting the garden industry, and revitalizing garden culture.

Currently, KNA operates the National Baekdudaegan Arboretum, National Sejong Arboretum, and National Korean Native Plant Garden, and plans to sequentially open the Korea Garden Culture Center next year and the Garden Material Commercialization Center in 2025.

Ryu Kwang-su, Chairman of KNA, said, “Achieving an A grade in the management evaluation for the first time is the result of the concerted efforts of all employees,” and added, “KNA will continue to pursue management innovation, strengthen ESG management, and enhance arboretum and garden services.”

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