Korea-Mongolia Friendship Forest
Forest in Sükhbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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The Korea-Mongolia Friendship Forest (previously known as Forest Research and Development Center Arboretum Park) is a forest in Sükhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
| Korea-Mongolia Friendship Forest | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Korea-Mongolia Friendship Forest | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sükhbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Coordinates | 47°59′03″N 106°56′59″E |
Area | 40 ha (99 acres) |
| Administration | |
| Established | 2023 |
| Ecology | |
Dominant tree species | 36 |
History
The establishment of the forest was made as part of the second phase of Korea-Mongolia Greenbelt Reforestation Initiative. The project started in 2017 where the design was made and approved by 2018. In 2019, the soil treatment was performed. In 2020, a training and information center was constructed. It was jointly established by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia and Korea Forest Service. It was opened in 2023.[1]
Geology
Architecture
The forest features bicycle path, playground, sports area and car parks.[2]
Finance
The forest was established with a cost of EUR8 million.[1]
