• 환경생물
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.174-179
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• 2018

Clithon retropictus has been protected by the Ministry of Environment as an endangered species since 1998 and has been listed on the state red list of endangered species category II. It is viewed as a representative for all endangered species in the northeastern coastal waters of Korea. Most of the habitats of C. retropictus have been found to be in an unstable state because of development projects such as road construction, small stream development, irrigation for securing agricultural water, and flood prevention. These habitats are damaged by small stream maintenance projects and development, and the risk of damage is increasing and active efforts are needed in order to protect them. Although the Ministry of Environment is striving to preserve this endangered species, the habitat of C. retropictus is still facing external threats because it spreads to only a small area at high densities. Therefore, in order to protect the habitat of C. retropictus, a level II endangered species, it is urgent to make an effort to minimize habitat damage and to take measures for its protection.

• 환경생물
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.545-548
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• 2017

Nannophya pygmaea (commonly known as the scarlet dwarf dragonfly) was designated as an endangered species, level II, by the Ministry of Environment of Korea in 1994; it has been used as a flagship species for the protection and preservation of wetlands. Over 25 sites in Korea have been identified as the habitat of Nannophya pygmaea. However, most of these habitats have proven to be unstable, and there have been subsequent changes in the assemblage structure and organization. Most habitats changed to become grasslands or plain ground, and now only five habitats remain. Although efforts have been made to protect the Nannophya pygmaea as an endangered species, their habitat loss has increased, caused by natural succession and drought. Therefore, we need to make stronger protections in the preservation manual of level II endangered species, particularly Nannophya pygmaea, and its native habitats in Korea.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.112-118
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• 2005

월악산국립공원지역에 분포하는 식물 중에서 환경부 지정의 식물구계학적 특정 식물 종은 I등급에 29분류군, II등급에 12분류군, III등급에 II분류군, IV등급에 9분류군 및 V등급에 6분류군 등 총 68분류군을 확인하였다. 환경부 지정 멸종위기 야생 동$\cdot$식물 II급종은 솔나리와 망개나무 2분류군을 확인하였다. 산림청 지정 희귀 및 멸종위기 식 물은 고란초, 솔나리, 망개나무, 땅나리 , 천마, 쥐방울덩굴, 모감주나무, 흰참꽃, 미치광이 풀, 개불알꽃, 백작약 및 백리향 등 12분류군이었다.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.207-213
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• 2015

It is estimated that there is a total of approximately 100,000 species in Korea. However, the number is currently about 30,000 and only 16,027 species are listed in the 'Species Korea' (as of December, 2014). Of the listed species, 51 species are designated as the Endangered Species Class I while 195 species are in the Class II, totaling 246 endangered species including 20 mammals. Under the circumstances that development (e.g., roads) is increasingly threatening the persistence of endangered mammals, it is significant to identify and preserve suitable habitats for them. In this context, evaluating the values of the suitable habitat environment would serve as essential information for development decision making. This study estimated the values of endangered mammals' forest habitats through spatialization of habitat services. In doing so, a species distribution model, Maximum Entropy Model (MaxEnt) was utilized for a group of endangered mammals including, mountain goat, wildcat, marten cat, and flying squirrel. To calculate the values per unit area, a benefit transfer method was used based on the point-estimate technique with the best available values estimated previously. The range of discount rate of 3.0 to 5.5 percent was applied taking the notion of social discount rate into account. As a result, the province with the highest values for endangered mammal habitats appeared to be Gangwon, followed by Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam. The monetary values of the endangered mammal habitats were estimated to be 330 billion to 421 billion won per year.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.316-323
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• 2022

Background: We developed a habitat suitability index (HSI) model for Pedicularis hallaisanensis, a Grade II Endangered Species in South Korea. To determine the habitat variables, we conducted a literature review on P. hallaisanensis with a specific focus on the associated spatial factors, climate, topography, threats, and soil factors to derive five environmental factors that influence P. hallaisanensis habitats. The specific variables were defined based on the collected data and consultations with experts in the field, with the validity of each variable tested through field studies. Results: Mt. Seorak had a suitable habitat area of 2.48 km² for sites with a score of 1 (0.62% of total area) and 0.01 km² for sites with a score of 0.9. Mt. Bangtae had a suitable habitat area of 0.03 km² for sites with a score of 1 (0.02% of total area) and 0 km² for sites with a score of 0.9. Mt. Gaya showed 0.13 km² of suitable habitat for sites with a score of 1 (0.17% of total area) and 0 km² for sites with a score of 0.9. Lastly, Mt. Halla showed 3.12 km² of suitable habitat related to sites with a score of 1 (2.04% of total area) and 4.08 km² of sites with a score of 0.9 (2.66% of total area). Mt. Halla accounts for 73.1% of the total core habitat area. Considering the climatic, soil, and forest conditions together with standardized collection sites, our results indicate that Mt. Halla should be viewed as a core habitat of P. hallaisanensis. Conclusions: The findings in this study provide useful data for the identification of core habitat areas and potential alternative habitats to prevent the extinction of the endangered species, P. hallaisanensis. Furthermore, the developed HSI model allows for the prediction of suitable habitats based on the ecological niche of a given species to identify its unique distribution and causal factors.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제101권1호
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• pp.7-19
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• 2012

환경부는 2005년 야생동 식물법을 제정 공포후, 2011년 6월에 멸종위기야생동 식물 지정 해제 목록과 함께 지정관리 기준안을 발표하였다. 고등식물의 경우 64종중 멸종위기 I, II등급 유지 및 등급 변경종은 40종, 멸종 위기 해제종(안)은 19종, 해제예정종(안)은 5종, 신규지정종은 29종, 지정후보종은 3종으로 본 연구에서는 모두 96종을 IUCN의 적색목록의 범주와 평가기준 ver. 3.1에 의해 재평가를 함과 동시에, 환경부에서 제시한 멸종위기야생동식물 지정관리 기준 및 절차와 시스템의 문제점을 검토하였다. 변경된 환경부 목록의 40종의 평가 결과를 보면 남한을 경계로 한 평가로 인하여 전세계 수준의 평가인 IUCN 적색목록으로 등재될 개느삼, 미선나무, 한계령풀, 솜다리, 노랑무늬붓꽃, 히어리가 모두 환경부 목록에서 해제되었다. 추가 신규제정도 이와 유사하며 지정후보종인 섬국수 나무는 기존 연구에서 인가목조팝의 이명으로 보는 견해와, 비합법적으로 발표한 학명인 참골담초가 포함되어 문제의 소지가 있다. 환경부에서 제시하는 IUCN적색목록을 개선하였다는 내용은 IUCN 적색목록을 수정한 것이 아니라 평가 방법을 잘못 번역함과 동시에 적색목록의 범주를 단순히 참고하는 수준이다. 특히, 관련용어의 정의에 대한 오역과 이해를 못하고 번역해서 임의로 평가기준을 혼용하고 있어 평가 자체를 혼란과 왜곡으로 유도하는 결과물로 수용하기 어렵다. 환경부의 멸종위기종 목록을 개선하는 데에는 고유종에 대한 매우 좁은 종의 개념대신 주변 국가에서 넓은 개념으로 보는 분류학적 소견을 수용할 필요가 있으며, 남한이나 북한의 국토 개념의 평가가 아니라 최 소 한반도를 기준으로 전세계 수준의 평가를 할 필요가 있다.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.153-165
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• 2021

The objective of this study was to provide basic data for the conservation of wetland ecosystems in the Civilian Control Zone and the management of Yongyangbo wetlands in South Korea. Yongyangbo wetlands have been designated as protected areas. A field survey was conducted across five sessions between April 2019 and August of 2019. A total of 248 taxa were identified during the survey, including 72 families, 163 genera, 230 species, 4 subspecies, and 14 varieties. Their life-forms were Th (therophytes) - R₅ (non-clonal form) - D₄ (clitochores) - e (erect form), with a disturbance index of 33.8%. Three taxa of rare plants were detected: Silene capitata Kom. and Polygonatum stenophyllum Maxim. known to be endangered species, and Aristolochia contorta Bunge, a least-concern species. S. capitata is a legally protected species designated as a Class II endangered species in South Korea. A total of 26 taxa of naturalized plants were observed, with a naturalization index of 10.5%. There was one endemic plant taxon (Salix koriyanagi Kimura ex Goerz). In terms of floristic target species, there was one taxon in class V, one taxon in Class IV, three taxa in Class III, five taxa in Class II, and seven taxa in Class I. Three invasive alien species (Ambrosia trifida L., Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., and Humulus japonicus Siebold & Zucc) were observed. For continuous conservation of Yongyangbo Wetlands, it is necessary to remove invasive alien plants and block the inflow of non-point pollutants.

• 한국어류학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.186-191
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• 2016

우리나라 멸종위기어류 가시고기 Pungitius sinensis의 분포 양상 및 멸종위협 등급을 평가하기 위하여 2015년 3월부터 10월까지 강원도와 경상북도 등에서 정밀조사를 실시하였다. 조사 결과 71개 조사지점 중 21개 하천 (지점)에서 854개체가 채집되었다. 과거 30여 년 동안 가시고기는 23개 하천에서 서식이 확인되었으나 이 지점들에 대한 본 조사 결과 12개 하천에서만 서식이 확인되는 등 서식지 및 개체수가 급격히 감소하였다. 가시고기의 서식지 특징은 하천 하류의 소 (pool)가 형성되고 수생식물이 많이 서식하는 곳이었다. IUCN 적색목록 기준지침서에 따라 멸종위협 등급을 평가하면, 서식지 및 개체수의 급격한 감소와 작은 점유 면적 ($84km^2$) 등으로 위기 (EN)[B2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)]로 평가되었다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.29-42
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• 2023

As the destruction of habitats due to recent development continues, there is also increasing interest in endangered species. Mankyua chejuense is a vulnerable species that is sensitive to changes in population and habitat, and it has recently been upgraded from Endangered Species II to Endangered Species I, requiring significant management efforts. So in this study, we analyzed the potential habitats of Mankyua chejuense using MaxEnt(Maximum Entropy) modeling. We developed three models: one that considered only environmental characteristics, one that considered artificial factors, and one that reflected the habitat of dominant tree species in the overstory. Based on previous studies, we incorporated environmental and human influence factors for the habitats of Mankyua chejuense into spatial information, and we also used the habitat distribution models of dominant tree species, including Ulmus parvifolia, Maclura tricuspidata, and Ligustrum obtusifolium, that have been previously identified as major overstory species of Mankyua chejuense. Our analysis revealed that rock exposure, elevation, slope, forest type, building density, and soil type were the main factors determining the potential habitat of Mankyua chejuense. Differences among the three models were observed in the edges of the habitats due to human influence factors, and results varied depending on the similarity of the habitats of Mankyua chejuense and the dominant tree species in the overstory. The potential habitats of Mankyua chejuense presented in this study include areas where the species could potentially inhabit in addition to existing habitats. Therefore, these results can be used for the conservation and management planning of Mankyua chejuense.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.221-234
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• 2023

This study was conducted to develop a habitat assessment system for the endangered wildlife II Kirengeshoma koreana Nakai through in-depth interviews with experts based on field surveys and environmental characteristics through spatial data analysis and literature research. Evaluation factors were selected based on the survey results of 31 variables for 23 K. koreana habitats. Afterwards, the importance and evaluation range for each assessment factor were selected. The selection of survey variables, assessment factors, importance of each factor and assessment range was conducted through in-depth interviews with experts at each stage. As a result, the assessment factors and importance were 16% for precipitation of the wettest month, 10% for vegetation zone, 12% for vegetation type, 10% for crown canopy vitality, 14% for tree layer coverage, 13% for drainage grade, 12% for soil depth, and 13% for distance to stream including dry stream. This study provides basic ecological information and a habitat assessment system for K. koreana habitats. Therefore, it can be used as primary data for preparing an endangered wildlife conservation policy, preparing a habitat improvement plan, and selecting an alternative habitat.