• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제41권8호
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• pp.213-222
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• 2017

Background: This study was conducted to assess the physicochemical water quality and the altitudinal distribution of low-temperature and mountain epilithic diatom (LTMD) community in Buk and Hangae streams that are located in Seorak Mountain with the height of 1708 m in Korea. And the community characteristics of LTMD found in the Buk and Hangae streams were compared to that of LTMD from the Han River system. Results: The physicochemical water qualities of Buk and Hangae streams were determined to be very clean. As a result of analyzing the community composition, 135 taxa of epilithic diatoms were determined, and 22 taxa appeared including Hannaea arcus var. subarcus which are known to have low-temperature and mountain ecological characteristics in the literatures. The relative frequencies of LTMD were 37.0~0.9% range from the upper to lower regions. Although Diatoma tenuis, Eunotia minor, and Gomphonema affine are known to be ubiquitous in streams and lakes, in this research, the three taxa were added into low-temperature and mountain epilithic diatom, since D. tenuis and E. minor appeared only in altitudes above 600 m, and G. affine had the highest relative frequency during spring and fall in altitudes above 700 m, when water temperature was around $10^{\circ}C$. Conclusions: Among the 24 taxa of low-temperature and mountain epilithic diatom (LTMD) (including the 3 taxa added in this study), 14 taxa (Diatoma hyemalis, D. mesodon, D. tenuis, Hannaea arcus, H. arcus var. subarcus, Ulnaria inaequalis, Eunotia bilunaris, E. implicata, E. minor, E. muscicola, E. silvahercynia, E. septena, Delicata delicatula, and Gomphonema affine) represented the characteristics of LTMD very well; they grow best in water temperatures below $15^{\circ}C$ in Buk and Hangae streams and Han River system.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제98권6호
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• pp.764-771
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 설악산과 치악산 국립공원에서 소나무 공간분포와 경사, 방위, 고도 등의 지형학적 인자간의 연관성을 분석 하였다. 다양한 격자크기에서 방위에 따른 소나무의 공간분포 분석결과, 100 m 격자크기가 소나무의 공간분포 특성을 설명하기에 적합한 것으로 나타났다. 100 m 격자크기에서 지형인자에 따른 소나무 출현빈도는 고도 400~800 m, 경사 $15^{\circ}{\sim}30^{\circ}$, TWI 0~2에서 각각 가장 높게 분석되었으며, 방위에 따른 차이는 크지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 고도의 계급별로 지형인자에 따른 소나무 출현빈도 차이는 고도가 400 m 이하 일 때 지형인자에 따른 소나무 분포특성이 뚜렷하게 나타났다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.103-118
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• 2018

Ecosystems in subalpine regions are recognized as areas vulnerable to climatic changes because rainfall and the possibility of flora migration are very low due to the characteristics of topography in the regions. In this context, habitat niche was formulated for representative species of arbors in subalpine regions in order to understand the effects of climatic changes on alpine arbor ecosystems. The current potential habitats were modeled as future change areas according to the climatic change scenarios. Based on the growth conditions and environmental characteristics of the habitats, the study was conducted to identify direct and indirect causes affecting the habitat reduction of Abies nephrolepis. Diverse model algorithms for explanation of the relationship between the emergence of biological species and habitat environments were reviewed to construct the environmental data suitable for the six models(GLM, GAM, RF, MaxEnt, ANN, and SVM). Weights determined through TSS were applied to the six models for ensemble in an attempt to minimize the uncertainty of the models. Based on the current climate determined by averaging the climates over the past 30years(1981~2010) and the HadGEM-RA model was applied to fabricate bioclimatic variables for scenarios RCP 4.5 and 8.5 on the near and far future. The results of models of the alpine region tree species studied were put together and evaluated and the results indicated that a total of eight national parks such as Mt. Seorak, Odaesan, and Hallasan would be mainly affected by climatic changes. Changes in the Baekdudaegan reserves were analyzed and in the results, A. nephrolepis was predicted to be affected the most in the RCP8.5. The results of analysis as such are expected to be finally utilizable in the survey of biological species in the Korean peninsula, restoration and conservation strategies considering climatic changes as the analysis identified the degrees of impacts of climatic changes on subalpine region trees in Korean peninsula with very high conservation values.

• 대기
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.67-83
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• 2006

The statistical analysis for the springtime windstorm in Korea shows that Yeongdong region has the highest occurrence frequency during recent 10 years. The objective of this study is to find possible mechanisms for the downslope windstorm formation in the Yeongdong region by using a mesoscale numerical model, WRF. Dynamical process, wave breaking (hereafter WB), is qualitatively investigated as the candidate mechanism for a windstorm event occurred in 5 April, 2005. WB is developed in upper troposphere downstream, since stable air is lifted by the Taebaek mountain. This process can cause and maintain the severe downslope windstorm by drawing the upper flow down to the surface. And the intensified downslope wind leads the hydraulic jump (hereafter HJ) in downstream region. Froude numbers at Chuncheon (upslope side), Seorak Mountain (crest), Yangyang (lee side), and the East Sea (distant downstream position) are estimated by about 0.4, 1.0, 1.6, and 0.6, respectively. This result implies that the accelerated and supercritical (Fr>1) flow adjusts to the ambient subcritical (Fr<1) conditions in the turbulent HJ. In addition, we find the formation of upstream inversion near top level of the mountain cause the intensification of HJ. Experiments to examine the orographic effect on the mechanisms suggest that the magnitudes of WB and HJ are larger in the experiment of higher topography, but there is no significant difference of windstorm magnitude among the experiments. Another important result from these sensitivity experiments is that the intensity of downslope windstorm strongly depends on the magnitude of upper (2~4 km) wind in upstream side.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2015

This study examined the habitat status of wild birds at closed-trails and the control group of opened-trails in the national park of the Baekdudaegan mountains. After evaluating each area based on this, it's aimed at being utilized as basic data for future national park management and opening of trails. Upon field investigations and analyzing existing literary materials, it was found that there were a total of 76 bird species living around the trails. Among them, it was confirmed that 60 species can breeding and 10 species are protected by law. Upon assessing the scores of each area according to the evaluation standards of this study, Area I had 7 scores, area II had 13 scores, area III had 5 scores, and area IV had 16 scores, showing that the control group open-trail area IV between Jeongryeongchi and Seongsamjae had the highest score, and that area III of Wolyeongdae~Chotdaebong~Daeyasan~Miljae~Wolyeongdae had the lowest score. Evaluation of closed-trail according to wild bird species (Avifauna) was attempted in this study, but there were more bird species living in open-trails, while also having higher evaluation scores. Therefore, if opening trail is needed in the future due to excessive desires of visitors or inevitable social demands, it is judged that various environmental factors including mammals highly affected by people should be evaluated to open up the sector with the lowest score. Also, it is judged that through methods such as reservation systems, the number of visitors should be controlled or night-time hikes should be prohibited so that nocturnal wildlife can freely use the trails.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.308-316
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• 2018

Background: Genus Sasa, dwarf bamboos, are considered to be species that lower biodiversity in the temperate forests of East Asia. Although they have a long interval, they, the monocarpic species, have a unique characteristic of large-scale synchronized flowering. Therefore, once they have flowered and then declined, it may be an opportunity for suppressed surrounding species. A previous study reported that Sasa borealis showed specialized flowering nationwide with a peak in 2015. However, this was based on data from a social network service and field survey at Mt. Jeombong. Therefore, we investigated S. borealis in the forests of five national parks in order to determine whether this rare synchronized flowering occurred nationwide, as well as its spatial distribution. Results: We found a total of 436 patches under the closed canopy of Quercus mongolica-dominated deciduous forests in the surveyed transects from the five national parks. Of these patches, 75% occupied a whole slope area, resulting in an enormous area. The patch area tended to be larger in the southern parks. Half (219 patches) of the patches flowered massively. Among them, 76% bloomed in 2015, which was consistent with the results of the previous report. The flowering rate varied from park to park with that of Mt. Seorak being the highest. The culms of the flowering patches were significantly taller (F = 93.640, p < 0.000) and thicker (F = 61.172, p < 0.000). Following the event, the culms of the flowering patches declined, providing a good opportunity for the suppressed plant species. The concurrent massive flowering of the mature patches was believed to be triggered by some stress such as a spring drought. Conclusion: We confirmed that the rare synchronized flowering of S. borealis occurred with a peak in 2015 nationwide. In addition, we explored that S. borealis not only monopolized an enormous area, but also dominated the floors of the late-successional Q. mongolica-dominated deciduous forests. This presents a major problem for Korean forests. As it declined simultaneously after flowering, there are both possibilities of forest regeneration or resettlement of S. borealis by massively produced seeds.

• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.401-414
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• 2017

Vegetation and landscape characteristics at the three highest summits of Republic of Korea, i.e. Seoraksan, Jirisan and Hallasan, are analyzed on the basis of species composition, physiognomy, vegetation distribution and structure of alpine plants, along with landform, geology, soil and habitat conditions. Dominant high mountain plants at three alpine and subalpine belts contain deciduous broadleaved shrub, Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum (31.6%), and evergreen coniferous small tree, Pinus pumila (26.3%) at Seoraksan, deciduous broadleaved tree, Betula ermanii (35.3%), evergreen coniferous tree, Picea jezoensis (23.5%) at Jirisan, and evergreen coniferous tree, Abies koreana (22.6%), deciduous broadleaved shrub, Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum, and Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii (19.4%) at Hallasan, respectively. Presence of diverse landscapes at the peak of Seoraksan, such as shrubland, grassland, dry land along with rocky areas, and open land may be the result of hostile local climate and geology. High proportion of grassland and wetland at the top of Jirisan may related to gneiss-based gentle topography and well developed soil deposits, which are beneficial to keep the moisture content high. Occurrence of grassland, shrubland, dry land, conifer vegetation, and rocky area at the summit of Hallasan may due to higher elevation, unique local climate, as well as volcanic origin geology and soil substrates. Presences of diverse boreal plant species with various physiognomy at alpine and subalpine belts, and wide range of landscapes, including rocky, grassland, shrubland, wetland, and conifer woodland, provide decisive clues to understand the natural history of Korea, and can be employed as an relevant environmental indicator of biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제109권2호
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• pp.115-123
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• 2020

식생의 수직적 분포는 고도구배에 따라 구분할 수 있으며, 수종의 분포패턴이 다르게 나타날 수 있다. 본 연구는 상록침엽수림의 고도별 분포 변화에 대한 기초자료를 제시하기 위해, 식생구조, 고도에 따른 종조성, 치수 밀도와 고도에 따른 변화에 대해 분석하였다. 중요치 분석 결과, 식생구조는 분비나무(12.2), 잣나무(10.86), 시닥나무(8.11) 등의 혼효림 구조로 나타났다. 고도에 따른 종조성 결과로, 분비나무와 두루미꽃은 해발고도가 증가함에 따라 중요치가 함께 증가하였다. 1,400 m에서 1,600 m 구간 사이에서 미역줄나무의 출현은 숲 틈의 발생이 빈번함을 알 수 있었다. 종다양성지수는 1,400-1,500 m 구간에서 가장 높게 나타나 위에 숲 틈 발생의 당위성을 반영해주는 결과로 적절하였다. 상록침엽수의 치수밀도 변화는 2년 동안 분비나무가 402 ± 5.4 ha^-1에서 528 ± 11.6 ha^-1으로 유의한 수준에서 증가하였고, 잣나무는 57 ± 1.3 ha^-1에서 56 ± 1.6 ha^-1으로 감소하였다. 해발고도별 치수밀도 변화는 1,500-1,600 m에서 분비나무와 잣나무 모두 대폭 증가하였다. 본 연구결과는 치수의 증가나 감소 경향이 mast seeding 해를 파악해야 하기 위한 기초자료로써 활용될 수 있다. 따라서 설악산의 상록침엽수종 개체군뿐만 아니라 치수의 생존 및 사망에 대한 지속적인 모니터링에 본 연구결과가 활용되길 기대해본다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제106권2호
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• pp.130-149
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• 2017

기후변화에 취약한 한반도 아고산대는 한대성 북방계식물의 서식처이다. 본 연구는 아고산대 산림의 군집생태학적 접근을 통한 복원 및 관리방안의 기초자료 제공목적으로 설악산 대청봉 일대 산림식생의 군집구조 및 식물상을 구명하였다. 2016년 5월부터 10월까지 31개소의 식생조사를 실시하였고, 식물사회학적 식생유형분류, 중요치, CCA를 분석하였다. 그 결과 식생유형분류체계는 분비나무군락에서 군단위로 눈잣나무군, 만병초군, 바디나물군, 이상 총 3개의 식생유형(VU)으로 분류되었다. 식별종군으로는 눈측백 식별종군, 자주솜대 식별종군을 포함하여 총 7개 종군유형으로 분류되었다. 평균 상대우점치 분석(MIP) 결과, VU 1의 MIP는 잣나무(24.1), 분비나무(23.6), 사스래나무(10.5) 등, VU 2의 MIP는 잣나무(26.2), 분비나무(20.8), 사스래나무(10.5) 등, VU 3의 MIP는 잣나무(22.2), 분비나무(16.4), 사스래나무(13.5) 등의 순이었다. 층위별 주요 경쟁수종인 잣나무와 분비나무의 중요치는 VU 1의 교목층에서 잣나무가 46.7, 분비나무는 26.1로 잣나무가 우세하나 아교목층, 관목층, 초본층에서는 분비나무의 중요치가 잣나무에 비해 높았고, VU 2와 VU 3에서도 교목층은 잣나무의 중요치가 높았지만 아교목층 이하에서는 낮은 값을 나타냈다. CCA ordination 분석 결과, 눈잣나무군은 해발고, 바디나물군은 출현종수와 다소 정의 상관관계를 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 산림청 지정 특산식물은 11분류군, 희귀식물은 24분류군으로 북방계 식물의 비율이 62.5%로 나타났다. 결론적으로 본 연구에서 분류된 3개의 식생단위와 분비나무 및 잣나무의 층위별 중요치 변화에 대한 식생학적 접근의 장기 모니터링이 필요하고, 희귀특산식물에 대한 개체군 및 군집생태학적 관리가 필요할 것으로 사료되었다.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 1983

본(本) 연구(硏究)는 설악산(雪嶽山)에 분포(分布)하는 마가목 천연림(天然林)의 생태환경(生態環境)과 생리기능(生理機能)을 측정분석(測定分析)한 것으로 그 결과(結果)는 다음과 같다. 1. 마가목의 주분포지(主分布地)는 900m~1,00m로 온난지수(溫暖指數) WI는 42$3.2{\times}10^3{\sim}9.2{\times}10^3$, CEC는 13.7~19.5mg/100g, N은 0.21~0.39%, $P_2O_5$는 22.6~38.7ppm, pH는 5.6~5.8로 배수양호(排水良好)하고 양분(養分)이 풍부한 토양(土壤)이다. 4. 마가목 군락지(群落地)의 상층목(上層木)으로는 분비나무, 주목나무, 자작나무, 물참나무, 고로쇠단풍, 까치박달, 달피나무 등이며 하층목(下層木)으로는 만병초, 참단풍, 측백, 개암, 철쭉, 진달래, 함박꽃 등이 혼생(混生)하고 있다. 5. 임분밀도(林分密度)는 1,160m가 1,556본/ha, 1,300m가 3,600본/ha이며 DBH를 단면적(斷面積)으로 한 피도(被度)(C)는 1,600m가 0.37, 1,300m가 0.31이며 수관투영면적(樹冠投影面積)에 대한 식피도(植被度)는 1,600m가 2.04, 1,300m가 1.61이였다. 6. 마가목 군락지(群落地)의 엽층(葉層)의 광분포(光分布)는 Beer-Lambert 법칙(法則)에 따라 감소(減少)하며 F(Z)를 엽면적지수(葉面積指數)(LAI) 대신 관수층(冠樹層)의 선단(先端)으로부터의 거리로 나타냈을 때 흡광계수(吸光係數) k는 0.17이었다. 7. 마가목 지엽(枝葉)(shoot)의 수분특성(水分特性)은 최대포수시(最大飽水時)의 침투압(浸透壓)이 -16.2bar, 팽압(膨壓)이 14.5bar, 초기원형질분리점(初期原形質分離點)의 삼투압(渗透壓)이 -19.4bar, 이때의 상대함수율(相對含水率) $v_p/v_o$와 $v_p/w_s$가 각각 83.1%와 87.1%였다. 8. 지엽(枝葉)의 생세포군(生細胞群)의 탄성계수(彈性係數) E는 69.6이며 총수분함량(總水分含量)에 대한 총(總) Symplasmic water 는 67.7%이며 Apoplastic water 는 32.3%였다.