Jeonbuk Province Implements Private Garden Registration System

Private Gardens with Over 40% Green Area and Amenities like Parking Lots
Actively Promoting Ecotourism Resources by Discovering Various Gardens

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] Jeollabuk-do plans to actively nurture private gardens as ecological tourism resources by operating a registration system for private gardens and generating income through this.

Jeollabuk-do announced on the 24th that it plans to actively encourage garden registration so that private gardens created and operated by individuals can be opened to the public, providing residents with various ecological experience opportunities and generating revenue from admission and facility usage fees.

Until now, private gardens were in a legal blind spot due to insufficient related regulations, but in 2015, the "Arboretum and Garden Act" was amended to introduce the concept of gardens into the law for the first time. Last year, enforcement rules were established, detailing the application procedures and facility standards for private gardens.

The province intends to actively accept registration applications to incorporate gardens open to the public by individuals, groups, or corporations into the formal system.

Meanwhile, private gardens must have at least 40% of their total area as green space, including original preservation areas, created green spaces, lakes, and streams. They must also be equipped with convenience facilities such as parking lots and public restrooms for visitors. Applications are submitted to the province through the city or county where the garden is located, and after document review and on-site inspection, a registration certificate is issued.

Kim In-tae, Director of the Environment and Greenery Bureau of Jeollabuk-do, said, "With indoor activities restricted due to concerns about COVID-19 infection, gardens are becoming new resting places around living areas, and garden culture is expected to spread." He added, "We will strive to discover private gardens so that garden culture shared by many residents can be established early."

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