Journal of Environmental Policy (환경정책연구)
- Volume 4 Issue 2
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- Pages.31-55
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- 2005
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- 1598-7582(pISSN)
Perspectives on the Landscape Ecological Function of Dangsan Forests and Rural Community Forests as a Stream Landscape
하천경관으로서 당산숲.마을숲의 경관생태학적 기능 고찰
- Published : 2005.12.31
Abstract
Dangsan forests and Rural Community Forests(RCF) have been historical assets for the rural communities of more than 40,000 in Korea and they have provided an identity through the cultural heritage. The Dangsan forests and the RCF are parts of a unique cultural landscape in the rural areas as components of stream landscape. In many cases, the Dangsan forests and the RCF are located close to stream corridors. The objective of this study was to understand the function of the Dangsan forests and the RCF on stream water quality and to evaluate its ecological landscape values. Through the consideration of international concensus and domestic government policy for close-to-nature stream, we could find out that Dangsan forests and RCF's have close relationship with the close-to-nature streams. The water quality of the streams close to the Dangsan forests and the RCF are maintained with local culture. It is also compared to the streams located where Dangsan forests and the RCF are absent. Eight study sites were selected. Water samples were collected at three different locations at each study site. Water samples were analyzed for temperature, pH, total P, total N, dissolved oxygen, EC, BOD, COD and SS. Aquatic invertebrates were observed as water quality indicator species. The results showed that the number of aquatic invertebrate species, GPI, DO, EC, BOD, and SS were significantly improved in stream water due to the presence of the Dangsan forests and the RCF. The role of Dangsan forests and the RCF was evident in the conservation of stream landscape and rural culture as well as in maintaining stream water quality. The management schemes of the streams with Dangsan forests and the RCF's are also suggested.
우리나라 농촌마을의 당산숲 마을숲은 하천변에 위치한 수변림(Riparian buffers)으로서, 하천통로에 연결된 녹지 패치이다. 당산숲 마을숲은 약
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