Korea Forest Welfare Institute Establishes "Forest Welfare Sharing Forest" at Seoul School for the Blind

A "Forest Welfare Sharing Forest" has been established at Seoul School for the Blind.

The Korea Forest Welfare Institute announced on the 28th that, in collaboration with Kakao Corp. and the Jongno District Office in Seoul, it has created a 3,000-square-meter Sharing Forest within the Seoul School for the Blind.

A "Forest Welfare Sharing Forest" has been established at Seoul School for the Blind through a public-private-community partnership project. The Sharing Forest includes barrier-free facilities such as pavilions and benches designed for convenient and safe use by students with disabilities. Provided by Korea Forest Welfare Institute

This forest is particularly significant as it is the first case where the public, private, and civic sectors have cooperated to establish such a project, funded by the Lottery Fund from the Lottery Commission, donations from Kakao, and support from the Jongno District Office.

To create the Sharing Forest, Kakao supported the installation of barrier-free facilities such as pavilions and benches as part of its social contribution activities, while the Jongno District Office assisted with administrative work including design, contracting, and construction. The Korea Forest Welfare Institute was responsible for planning, design consulting, and project management for the Sharing Forest.

The Sharing Forest established at Seoul School for the Blind is expected to serve not only as a simple green space but also as a place for physical rehabilitation and emotional stability for students with disabilities, as well as an educational venue.

The Korea Forest Welfare Institute, together with Kakao, plans to continue providing customized forest welfare services such as developing educational materials for the visually impaired and offering forest education programs.

Nam Taehun, President of the Korea Forest Welfare Institute, stated, "This collaborative project is the result of combining corporate social responsibility with public policy," adding, "The Korea Forest Welfare Institute will continue to work with private companies and local governments to ensure that everyone can benefit from forest welfare services."

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