Fig. 3: Barriers to urban green spaces planning and management in Korea.
From: Governance of urban green spaces as nature-based solutions in Korea and Germany
This figure presents the distribution of governance barriers identified through semi-structured interviews with experts in Korea. The analysis was conducted using MAXQDA, a qualitative data analysis (QDA) software, to systematically code and categorize responses based on recurring themes. A structured code system was developed to identify governance challenges and facilitating factors. The definitions and structure of the code system are provided in Table 3. Stakeholder engagement was the most frequently cited barrier (20.9%), followed by resource constraints, lack of supportive policies, and limited awareness and expertise.
