Hansujeong "Providing Arboretum and Garden Healing for Residents Affected by Wildfire"

Healing services through arboretums and gardens will be provided to residents of wildfire-affected areas in Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk, and Ulsan.

The Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute (hereinafter referred to as KAGMI) announced on the 10th that it will open the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum free of charge from the 12th of this month until June 30th to support the emotional stability of residents in disaster areas severely affected by recent wildfires.

A view of the tulip garden established at the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum. Provided by Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute

The free opening of Baekdudaegan National Arboretum applies to residents of eight cities and counties declared as special wildfire disaster areas: Uiseong-gun, Andong-si, Cheongsong-gun, Yeongyang-gun, Yeongdeok-gun, Sancheong-gun, Hadong-gun, and Ulju-gun. Eligible residents can receive benefits by presenting an ID card or documents verifying their residence.

During the free opening period, Baekdudaegan National Arboretum will also operate the healing program "The-Shim (休) Project" in cooperation with health centers in the special wildfire disaster areas. This project focuses on providing healing services to local residents experiencing psychological difficulties due to wildfires, helping them regain emotional stability and psychological recovery.

The Sejong National Arboretum will also participate in providing healing services for residents of wildfire-affected areas. It will support mobile companion plant clinic vehicles to schools and other facilities within the affected areas, offering the "Companion Plant Kit Experience Program" free of charge.

Additionally, programs such as "Fragrant and Cheerful! Herb Experience" and "My Green Arboretum" will be operated for wildfire suppression personnel, firefighters, medical volunteers, and others.

Furthermore, KAGMI plans to promote various forest ecological restoration projects through the "ESG Cooperation Project for Overcoming Wildfire Damage," aimed at helping the physical and psychological recovery of regions and residents devastated by large-scale wildfires.

Shim Sang-taek, Director of KAGMI, said, "I hope wildfire-affected residents can regain peace of mind and find hope through healing services at arboretums and gardens. As a public institution, KAGMI will strive to empathize with and share the pain and wounds of wildfire-affected residents."

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