Table 1. Registration procedures for private gardens

Registration procedures Subject Contents
Registration target Garden owner

Newly created or existing gardens

Consulting Garden owner → Korea arboreta and Gardens Institute (The Korea forest service has given a consignment.)

Garden creation, maintenance, and management plans

Private garden registration guidance and consulting

Registration application Gardener → Provincial governor

Garden Registration Application

Examine Official in charge

Review of illegal activities

Whether the green space exceeds 40%

Whether the garden is open to the public

User convenience facilities such as parking lots and restrooms

Whether a professional garden manager is assigned

Issuance of registration certificate Provincial governor → garden owner

Garden registration certificate

Garden support Director of the Korea forest service → director of garden management (Korea national arboretum)

Production and installation of private garden signage

Support for education/promotional activities

Garden manager training

Garden plant donations

Media outreach and brochure distribution

Urban forest garden management support

Operational evaluation Director of the Korea forest service

Evaluation Committee: At least 5 experts

Evaluation Criteria

The garden’s historical significance and uniqueness

Appropriateness of its construction and management

Facility safety and hygiene management

Operation of experiential activity programs

Cancel registration Provincial governors

Cancellation of registration in case of false or illegal information

Source: Korea Arboreta and Gardens Institute