Hanssem said on the 25th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pyeonghwa-ui-sup to create "Hanssem Forest No. 3." The goal is to restore forests in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, that were damaged by a large wildfire last year.
Hanssem has carried out the "Hanssem Forest" project to ensure the sustainable use of wood, a key raw material for furniture, and to preserve biodiversity. It created "Hanssem Forest No. 1," a nectar forest, in Samcheok, Gangwon, in 2024, and "Hanssem Forest No. 2," an urban forest, in Siheung, Gyeonggi, in 2025.
Under this agreement, Hanssem will plant about 1,500 trees in the wildfire-damaged area around San 52-1, Eodam-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, and begin management activities to restore biodiversity.
In particular, the plan is to strengthen the forest's natural resilience and restore a mixed ecological forest that is resistant to wildfires and pests, and to create a nectar broadleaf forest with high biodiversity. Through this, the company aims to bolster functions for responding to the climate crisis and preventing disasters, and to lay the groundwork for the long-term recovery of the damaged forest ecosystem.
A Hanssem official said, "Andong 'Hanssem Forest No. 3' is part of responsible ESG (environmental, social and governance) activities that corporations can put into practice in the era of the climate crisis," adding, "We will continue to build a sustainable future through activities for forest conservation and ecosystem restoration."