Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Korean Air marked the 20th anniversary of its “Korean Air Forest” initiative in Baganuur, Mongolia. The reforestation effort, designed to combat desertification, has restarted following a four-year pause caused by the pandemic. A ceremony was held on May 28 in Baganuur, Ulaanbaatar, to commemorate the anniversary.
“We started planting trees here 20 years ago, and both Korea and Mongolia have been steadily cultivating the Korean Air Forest together,” said Sumiya Davaasüren , the governor of Baganuur District. “I would like to thank the Korean Air team and all participants in the project on behalf of Baganuur for creating a forest to prevent desertification and the spread of yellow dust.” Davaasüren also presented Korean Air with a plaque of appreciation and took pictures with local residents and employees who participated in this year’s planting event.
Since its inception in 2004, annually, a contingent of 100 to 200 airline staff participates in Korean Air’s afforestation endeavor known as the Korean Air Forest. This initiative was temporarily put on hold in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, during which local forestry experts and residents tended to the forest. This year, 112 volunteers from the airline, including new recruits, resumed planting activities for a two-week period starting on May 20th.
Situated 130 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, Baganuur District spans about 31 square kilometers and is a major coal mining area meeting aro.
