• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.179-184
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• 2012

Dipterocarps (Dipterocarpaceae) is a dominant tree family of tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia. Dipterocarps have been exploited for its timber and disappearing fast in East Kalimantan. In this study, we predicted the distribution of dipterocarpus, one of the main dipterocarps genera, by evaluating its habitat suitability using logistic regression analysis with specimen collection points and environmental factors from GIS data. Current distribution of dipterocarpus was generated by combining the habitat suitability classes with an updated forest cover map. Rainfall, soil type, followed by elevation was the main factors that influence the distribution of dipterocarpus in East Kalimantan. Dipterocarpus can be found in a quarter of the current forest cover, which is highly suitable as habitat of Dipterocarpus.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.687-698
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• 2021

We present quantitative estimations of changes in the areal extent of coral reef habitats at Weno Island, Micronesia, using high-spatial-resolution remote sensing images and field observations. Coral reef habitat maps were generated from Kompsat-2 satellite images for September 2008 and September 2010, yielding classifications with 78.6% and 72.4% accuracy, respectively, which is a relatively high level of agreement. The difference between the number of pixels occupied by each seabed type was calculated, revealing that the areal extent of living corals decreased by 8.2 percentage points between 2008 and 2010. This result is consistent with a comparison of the seabed types determined by field observations. This study can be used as a basis for remediation planning to diminish the impact of changes in coral reefs.

• 현장농수산연구지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.123-133
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• 2014

We assessed the physical habitats of Microphysogobio longidorsalis in the Han river basin. Field monitoring was conducted for ecological and habitat conditions for 11 sites from October 2008 to November 2011. Twenty species (50.0%) including M. longidorsalis and Zacco koreanus were found endemic out of the 40 species in 10 families sampled during this study period. The most frequently found species was Z. platypus (26.2%) followed by Z. koreanus (17.7%), Coreoleuciscus splendidus (14.0%) and M. longidorsalis (13.4%). For M. longidorsalis, total fist length showing the highest number of samples were 8~10 cm (50.9%). the favored habitat conditions were estimated to be 0.4~0.5 m (56.1%) for water depth, 0.2~0.9 m/s (90.4%) for flow velocity, sand (0.1~1.0 mm)~cobbles (100.0~300.0 mm)(94.5%) for substrate size and run (60.2%) for habitat type, respectively.

• 한국패류학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.307-314
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• 2015

본 조사는 2013년 6월부터 8월까지 금강 상류에서 멸종위기야생생물 I급인 두드럭조개 (Lamprotula coreana)의 서식지를 조사하였다. 서식지 평가를 위하여 하천의 물리적 구조인 여울, 소 및 유수역이 모두 포함된 다양한 서식환경에서 서식상태를 조사하였으며, 하천단면, 수심, 유속, 하상재료 및 서식지 유형 등을 현장에서 측정 하였다. 서식 확인된 두드럭조개는 크기, 무게 및 연령을 기록하고 서식지에 재살포하였고, 서식지적합도지수 (Habitat suitability index, HSI)와 PHABSIM (physical habitat simulation system)에 의한 최적 생태유량 산정을 위하여, 각각의 채집 장소에서 수심, 유속 및 하상재료 등을 기록하였다. 서식지 평가는 수위, 유량 및 하천단면의 현장조사 결과와 두드럭조개의 HSI를 PHABSIM에 적용하여 가용서식지면적 (weighted usable area, WUA)과 유량의 관계 곡선을 작성하였다. 금강 상류에서 채집된 두드럭조개는 각장 $73.1{\pm}18.4mm$ 및 전중 $131.6{\pm}72.3g$ 이었으며, 연령은 2-7년생까지 서식하는 것으로 확인되었다. 두드럭조개의 HSI는 수심 0.4-0.5 m, 유속 0.3-0.5 m/s, 하상재료는 모래-호박돌로 나타났다. PHABSIM에 의해 모의된 최적유량은 2.1 cms였으며, WUA는 $3,730m^2$/1000 m로 나타났다. 두드럭조개의 서식지 평가 결과는 최근 각종 하천 공사 및 생태적 교란 등으로 서식 범위가 감소하고 있는 시점에서 서식지 복원 및 관리를 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.491-511
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• 2013

In this study, three survey areas in Changnyeong, Miryang and Jinju of the confirmed the habitation of nutria and carried out the performance on the plant diet resource. From the habitat trace survey in the nutria habitat, a total of 336 trace points was shown. There were 181 trace points (54%) confirmed from St. 1 as the highest showing, followed by 52 trace points (15.4%) from St. 2, and 103 trace points (30.6)% from St. 3. The vascular plants distributed in the habitat area were a total of 182 taxonomic group with 57 families, 99 genus, 16 hybrids, and 1 race. The vascular plant living types in the habitat area are 1-year plant (Th, Th(w)) for 63class groups (34.6%), hemicryptophyte (H) for 42class groups(23.1%). plants, trees, crop plants were included. As a result of analyzing the overseas research cases on the diet plants of nutria, there are 195 taxonomic groups in a total of 39 families, 126 genus, 183 breeds, and 12 hybrids. In the study areas, feeding the plants was confirmed by the 7 taxonomic groups, aquatic plant, terrestrial From the total of 182 taxonomic groups discovered in the habitat area, 20 class groups, in 3 habitation region, 10 class groups of commonly appearing 49 class groups were shown to be the breed confirmed for diet in existing case studies, and assuming from it basis, the nutria habitating in the survey area is considered to have the supply of diverse diet resource to have flawless habitation. This is implication of having potential breeding possibility.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.195-206
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• 2022

Gaining an understanding of bird communities in different habitat types is essential for the conservation of ecologically important habitats. Wetlands possess different types of habitats and provide an important environment for wintering waterbird communities. This study compares avian communities in five different habitat types in the Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary (MWWS), Myanmar. From December 2014 to the first week of February in 2015, bird and habitat data were collected from representative areas of five habitat types (i.e., short grassland, tall grassland, lotus fields, open water areas, and rice fields) at MWWS. We established nine sampling plots in each habitat type, and used the point quadrat method to survey habitats and the point count method to survey birds in the habitats. Simple one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc tests were used to determine differences between bird communities. We made 95 detections during 19 daily visits to each of the five habitat types. During the survey period, we recorded a total of 10,389 individuals belonging to 52 different bird species, based on 7-min observations at each of the 45 point count stations. Furthermore, we detected significant differences by habitat structure (i.e., vegetation coverage, height, and density; water depth; and plant species diversity) as well as bird communities (i.e., species richness, abundance, and diversity indices). In addition, the detailed analysis of 52 avian species revealed significant differences among 45 species with respect to the mean numbers of observed individuals in the survey habitats. The findings of this study revealed significant differences in the structure and composition of waterbird communities among the five assessed habitat types. Because natural marshes provide preferable habitats for a larger number and greater diversity of birds, relative to rice fields, natural marshes should be prioritized for conservation and restoration in Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.324-333
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• 2022

Background: The Korean scarlet dwarf, Nannophya koreana Bae (Odonata: Libellulidae), is anendangered dragonfly with an increasing risk of extinction owing to rapid climate changes and human activities. To prevent extinction, the N. koreana population and their habitat should be protected. Therefore, suitable habitat evaluation is important to build the N. koreana restoration project. The habitat suitability index model (HSI) has been widely used for habitat evaluation in diverse organisms. Results: To build a suitable HSI model for N. koreana, 16 factors were examined by seven experienced researchers. A field survey for N. koreana observed sites and spatial analysis were conducted to improve the model. Five factors were finally selected by this procedure (crown density, open water surface, water depth, pioneer plant cover, and type of water source). Finally, the N. koreana HSI model was generated with the five adjusted factors based on interview, field survey, and spatial analysis. This model was validated by a current N. koreana habitat in 2021. With this model, 46 sites in Uljin-gun, Korea, were surveyed for N. koreana habitats; five sites were identified as core habitats and seven as potential core habitats. Conclusions: This model will serve as a strong foundation for the N. koreana restoration project and as a reference for future studies on N. koreana and other endangered insect populations. Further analysis and long-term data will improve the efficacy of this model and restore endangered wildlife.

• 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.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.110-126
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• 2024

본 연구는 서울시에서 조성한 소규모 생물서식공간을 대상으로 유형분류를 실시하여 대표 대상지의 입지특성, 서식처 구조 및 생물서식기능, 위협요인을 분석, 종합하고 유형별 생태적 특성에 따른 조성 및 관리 문제점을 도출하여 개선방안과 관리항목을 제시하고자 하였다. 39개소를 대상으로 현장조사 자료를 통해 수집한 데이터를 이용하여 유형화하였으며, 유형화를 위한 분류기준으로 입지, 수계, 규모로 구분하여 대표 대상지 8개소를 선정하였다. 유형별 특성으로 입지는 배후산림 연결성이 낮거나, 단절되어 양서류 이동이 불리한 곳에 조성되었으며, 물 공급으로는 상시 유량 확보 및 일정한 수심 유지가 불안정하였다. 서식처 구조는 면적이 작으며, 양서류 서식에 불리한 인공형 서식구조, 토사 유입 가능성과 호안부의 훼손 등이 있었고 생물서식기능은 습지식물 부족과 귀화초본 분포, 위협요인으로는 주변으로 등산로 개설과 데크 등의 시설 인접으로 인위적인 교란이 발생하고 있었다. 유형별 특성에 따른 조성 시, 개선방안 제시 내용으로 양서류 이동을 위한 배후산림 연결과 물공급이 가능한 곳에 입지하는데 인위적인 물공급 가능성 검토와 지속적인 인입 유도를 위한 수체계 시스템을 도입할 필요가 있었다. 서식처 구조는 가능한 규모를 크게 하거나, 소규모는 여러 개를 연계하여 자연형 수변구조로 조성해야 할 것이다. 또한, 양서류 은신처 제공을 위한 습지식물 추가 도입과 산책로 등의 시설은 이동루트 확보 이외의 지역에 설치하여 인위적인 교란을 방지해야 할 것이다. 조성 후, 관리방안은 양서류 서식을 위한 다양한 수심 유지와 토사 유입에 의한 사면 안정화, 호안부 훼손 보수, 귀화초본 및 개방수면 확보를 위한 고사 식물체, 퇴적물 제거 등의 관리로 인위적인 관리는 최소화해야 할 것이다. 본 연구 결과, 기 적용된 기법의 문제점 분석을 통해 생물서식기능 향상을 위한 개선방안을 제시하고 이를 토대로 향후, 서울시를 비롯하여 소규모 생물서식공간을 조성하려는 지방자치단체에 도시환경에 적합한 소규모 생물서식공간 조성 및 관리방안을 제공할 수 있다는 데 의의가 있다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2009

This research focused on the effects of fragmentation on moth diversity in an agricultural land-scape by comparing moth species richness and abundance between hillocks and young secondary forests. We examined five sites from the southwestern part of South Korea: three sites from hillock forest and two from secondary forest. We collected moths bi-weekly from April to October for a 2-year period (2006-2007) with a UV light trap that usually attracts moths within 30 meters. Tree species richness and abundance in $20m{\times}20m$ plots at each moth sampling site showed a substantial difference in tree diversity between the two types of forest habitats. The total abundance and richness of moth species were higher in secondary forests (541 species with 4,998 individuals) than in hillock forests (423 species with 3,913 individuals), irrespective of the distance among the sites. An ordination analysis with NMDS showed that habitat is the most important factor of grouping sites. The food preferences of the dominant moth species i,n each habitat were closely related to the habitat type.