• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.99-111
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• 2009

In this study vegetation structure was monitored focusing on slanting surface of stream for the purpose of developing a management plan and ecological restoration of small stream in Paju. The study was conducted by types of geographical structure, yearly flora, naturalization rate changes, actual vegetation changes, plant community changes. Slope area of small stream in Paju was varied in the slope range of $10{\sim}35^{\circ}$. The survey results of yearly flora showed that 37 species appeared in 2000, 55 species in 2001, 95 species in 2002, and 125 species in 2003. Therefore, the trend of continuous increase of flora each year was observed. In the case of yearly changes of actual vegetation, indigenous wetland herb community including Phragmites communis$(19.99%{\rightarrow}18.42%{\rightarrow}19.60%)$ did not show substantial changes in the area, while the influence of controlled flora such as Humulus scandens$(8.86%{\rightarrow}5.26%{\rightarrow}9.73%)$, and Ambrosia artemisiifolia$(1.06%{\rightarrow}1.43%{\rightarrow}6.93%)$ were increased. The vegetation structure investigated by 18 preset belt-transects also indicated that Phragmites communis and Miscanthus sacchariflorus were maintaining the status or decreasing the population, while the population of Humulus scandens, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Setaria viridis, and Erigeron canadensis were greatly increased. Our proposal management to restore ecology is as follows: first, preservation and restoration of Phragmites communis landscape; second, restoration of potential stream vegetation community; third, selection and removal of controlled plants.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.81-101
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• 2011

This study was conducted to understand the environmental and ecological function of habitat through evaluation of water environment, soil environment, vegetation characteristics, macro-invertebrate characteristics, and visual habits environment evaluation (SVAP) in Hongdong stream located in Hongseong-Gun, Chungnam Province, and hereafter to utilize the results for the habits reconstruction and improvement project. As the results of water quality analysis, BOD, COD, T-P was almost below the standard quality from upper stream to down stream. The construction of small reservoir, wetland and water purification facility, and the management of non-point pollution are proposed to improve these problems. The soil texture was sandy soil, which is unfitted with vegetation development. The construction of shallows and bogs, and induction of soil sedimentation and biotope formation are proposed to improve these problems. In the plant flora, total 90 kinds were observed with 81 species and nine varieties in total 36 families and 85 genera, and the naturalization rate was higher at down area than upper area. As the results of macro-invertebrate fauna survey, total 26 species and 297 individuals in 20 families and 22 genera were collected. Peltodytes sinensis, Chironomidae sp., and Culicidae sp., which are observed at polluted environment, were collected as dominant species. An appropriate vegetation management party idea is necessary, and it is done an idea in consideration of the soil and a physical characteristic. Visual habits environment evaluation (SVAP) result was mostly determined with below normal (Fair) grade. Pollution source interception, purification pond establishment, and various bog establishment are proposed to improve these problems. With the above results, the ecological environment was determined with bad condition, and the improvement of biotope was urgently needed through sustainable monitoring and management of streams habitat in rural area.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.39-51
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• 2008

최근 하수처리, 홍수조절, 광산침출수, 농업유출수 등의 처리에 습지를 이용하려는 시도가 증가하고 있다. 하지만 장기모니터링의 어려움으로 인해 습지에 대한 장기간의 자료들이 부족하여 습지의 올바른 이용이 어려운 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 장기간의 자료 생성을 목적으로 한 수문분석의 일환으로 장기유출 수문모형인 SWAT(Soil and Water Assessment Tool)모형을 이용하여 토평천 유역의 우포, 목포, 사지포, 쪽지벌에 대한 저류량을 모의하였다. 이를 바탕으로 토평천 유역에 천변저류지를 조성하는 가상 시나리오를 작성하여 조성된 천변저류지의 저류량 거동을 분석하였다. 천변저류지의 조성에 따른 우포늪의 저류량 변화를 분석한 결과 천변저류지 조성에 따라 우포늪도 일정 정도의 영향을 받을 수 있음이 파악되었다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2011

The use of land cover was sharply changed during 1975~2007 in the Kyungan watershed $(561.12 km^2)$. The changes occurred over an area of more than $227.65 km^2$ during the overall period at changing rates of 1.04% per year for water area, 1.79% per year for residential area, 2.99% per year for bare area, 3.03% per year for wetland area, 3.04% per year for grass area, 0.87% per year for forest and 2.32% per year for agriculture area. Water, residential, bare and wetland areas increased, while grass, forest and agriculture areas decreased during the last 32 years. BOD concentrations of representative sites for each sub-watershed continuously increased until the early 2000s as residential area increased with the highest discharged load, but decreased after the mid 2000s except upper Kyungan watershed. Such decline appears to be associated with the planning of Total Maximum Daily Load management for Gwangju city and expansion of waste water treatment plant. It is necessary to control land use/cover changes of the upper watershed and to prepare appropriate watershed management system for improvement in river environment including water quality, stream flow and bio-diversity.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.43-56
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• 2014

In this study, ecological investigation was performed on Yong-neup, Daeam-san for 5 times. This area is considered DMZ zone located between Yanggu-gun and Inje-gun, Gangwon-do, where has been recognized highly valuable for ecological preservation. As a result, Sphagnum and hydrophobic vegetation were found in Little Yong-neup, revealing its characteristics of high moor, where as no Sphagnum were found in Baby Yong-neup. Thereby, the carnification has been investigated in both Little Yong-neup and Baby Yong-neup. A main cause of damage was associated with the creation of stating rink and increases of visitors. The damages of vegetation in Little Yong-neup and Baby Yong-neup have been intensified by road construction or uses of groundwater while relocating military troops to upper stream of Little Yong-neup and Baby Yong-neup, further causing the damages of water circulation system and soil erosion. These artificial factors have caused the carnification of wetland protection areas including Little Yong-neup. The terrestrial vegetations, such as Plantago asiatica, Geranium Koreanum and Artemisia feddei have increased compared to current survey conducted by the Ministry of Environment. 5 endangered species, such as Lychnis wilfordii and Trientalis europaea and 5 other introduced species, such as Aster pilosus and Taraxacum officinale were found. 10 different species of mammal and 2 species of amphibian were investigated; and in addition to this, a original form of Sphagnum fens, the remaining wetland was found. Therefore, this study is to identify the causes of damages in Little Yong-neup and Baby Yong-neup through their ecological survey and accordingly proposing a direction for ecological restoration through the improvement of water circulation system, creation of habitats for plant and animal, restoration of vegetation through eco-friendly materials and indigeneity, relocation of the current military troops, securing of structural stability.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.70-80
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• 2007

This study was surveyed from January to september, 2007 in order to evaluate the function of coastal wetland as a ecological axis in korea peninsula. Assessment was done by RAM (Rapid Assessment Method). RAM is consisted of total 8 contents and divided into high, moderate, low. The preservation grade of RAM is divided into 4 grades; absolute preservation, preservation, improvement and improvement or restoration. Throughout survey on total 14 wetlands of marine, estuary wetland and back marsh which are distributed in west coast in chung-nam province, their function was assessed. As result, total all the 14 wetlands were judged as preservation grade by assessment of 8 functional contents. The function of wetlands assessed as preservation grade showed high in water quality protection and improvement. Also, showed high in vegetation diversity, wildlife habitat and aesthetic recreation. Meanwhile, showed low in ground water recharge, Shoreline/Stream Bank Protection, Flood/Stormwater storage and Flood flow alteration. Of wetlands evaluated as preservation grade, Dae-ho, Sinduri, Bu-Nam lake, Sowhang dune and keum river estuary were assessed as absolute preservative area owing to habitation of international protection species and endangered species. These wetlands are essential to be managed continuously as a area having high ecological value. Farther, this wetlands will be done as a axis of ecological network related to land ecosystem.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.461-468
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• 2019

Background: This study aimed to identify NO₃^--N sources using the stable isotope δ¹⁵N in Chydorus sphaericus (OF Müller), to investigate hydrological characteristics and nutrient states in artificial wetlands near the Nakdong River. Chydorus sphaericus is dominant in wetlands where aquatic plants are abundant, occurring in high density, and is sensitive to wetland water pollution, making it suitable for identification of NO₃^--N sources. Results: NO₃^--N sources for each wetland were strongly dependent on hydrological characteristics. Wetlands with sewage or rainfall/groundwater as their main sources had high levels of NO₃^--N, whereas wetlands with surface water as their main input had comparatively lower levels. Since wetlands with sewage and rainfall/groundwater as their main water sources were mostly detention ponds, their inputs from tributaries or the main river stream were limited and nutrients such as NO₃^--N easily become concentrated. Changes in NO₃^--N levels at each wetland were closely associated with δ¹⁵N of C. sphaericus. Interestingly, regression analysis also showed positive correlation between δ¹⁵N of C. sphaericus and NO₃^--N level. Conclusions: We conclude that the nitrate stable isotope (δ¹⁵N) of C. sphaericus can be used to elucidate the hydrological characteristics of riverine wetlands. This information is important for maintenance and conservation of artificial wetlands at the Nakdong River.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2012

본 연구는 선택되어진 지뢰지역과 습지조각의 산림성조류의 군집에 대하여 경관생태학적 가치를 평가하도록 하였다. 각각 면적이 다른 세 곳(8.5ha, 17.4ha, 40.6ha)의 지뢰지역과 산지지역의 세 개 비교지역의 조류상분석을 이용하여 평가하였다. 평균 산림성조류의 종수, 개체수, 종다양성, 종풍부도와 종균등도를 조각의 크기와 습지의 존재와 연결성과 같은 환경적 특성에 의하여 분석하였다. 군집 유사도지수는 실험군과 대조군 조사구사이를 비교하였다. 조류군집은 다음과 같이 요약되었다. 첫째, 63종의 조류가 조사되었으며, 최대개체수 합계는 828개체였다. 종다양성지수는 3.8이었으며, 종풍부도는 9.2, 종균등도는 93.3 이었다. 둘째, 작고 숲과 고립된 숲은 낮은 평균 종의 수와 개체수를 가졌지만, 소하천을 가진 작은 숲 조각은 개활수면이 없는 숲 조각에 비하여 높은 조류 밀도를 보였다. 셋째, 갈대습지를 가진 숲 조각은 단위면적당 조류 종의 수(/10ha), 단위면적당 개체수, 종다양도지수, 종풍부도와 종균등도에서 낮은 가치를 가진 것으로 평가되었다. 마지막으로, 군집 유사도지수는 소하천을 가진 작은 숲 조각은 다른 숲과 연결되어 있는 큰 산지 숲과 유사성이 높게 나타났다. 결과적으로, 저지대 숲 조각은 작은 면적에도 불구하고 다른 서식지와 연결되고 서식지가 넓은 산지의 숲 조각과 군집유사도가 비슷하였다. 따라서, 하천숲의 복원은 산림성조류의 군집에서 생물다양성을 향상시킬 것으로 제안한다.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.80-89
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• 2017

국내에서는 비점오염 저감 및 LID 시설에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 수로형 인공습지에 의한 강우 유출수 처리에 대한 연구를 시행하였다. 비점오염저감시설 주변 비닐하우스 지역의 면적은 22.7ha이며 강우 시 비닐하우스지대를 관통하면서 유출되는 비점오염 오염물질을 처리한다. 2006년부터 2008년까지 총 17번의 모니터링을 시행하였으며 다양한 강우를 대상으로 모니터링이 수행되었다. 17회의 모니터링을 통해 얻어진 TSS의 저감효율 범위는 78.3~92.0%로 나타났으며, BOD의 경우 49.5~63.4%, COD의 경우 56.4~66.1%, TN의 경우 28.2~45.5%, TP의 경우 35.6~45.3%로 나타났다. 총 17회의 모니터링 저감효율 범위에 대한 평균값을 산정한 결과, TSS의 경우 86.0%로 나타났으며, BOD의 경우 51.6%, COD의 경우 60.1%, TN의 경우 30.1% 그리고 TP의 경우 53.5%로 나타났다. 연구대상 식생수로에서 제거되는 오염물질은 다른 저류형 습지와 달리 주로 입자상 오염물질이었는데 그 이유는 기하학적 형태 및 구조적으로 체류시간이 짧고 유기물질과 질소 등 용존성 유기물질의 제거에 기여하는 생물화학적 처리환경의 조성에 한계가 있기 때문이다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.387-398
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• 2010

SWAT model would be applied to evaluate the pollutant removal capacity with various best management practices (BMPs) in Kyongan stream watershed which plays an important role in water quality conservation and improvement of Paldang reservoir. The methods for the representation of various BMPs scenarios with SWAT is developed and evaluated. Riparian buffer strip, agricultural conservation practices to reduce fertilizer, sediment, and nutrients occurring from farm field (Grassed swale, Contour farming/Parallel terrace, Field border, Farm retention pond, Grade stabilization structure), and washland such as wetland and pond to extend detention and improve water quality are represented in SWAT. And to represent the expansion of existing Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs) in Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), reduction effect for point source pollutants was simulated. As the result of simulation, the removal rates of SS, TN, TP from scenarios of Kyongan stream watershed are the average annual SS yield by 5.2% to 69.2%, the average annual TN yield by 0.5% to 26.3%, and the average annual TP yield by 1.3% to 32.5%, respectively. This study has demonstrated that the SWAT is a very reliable and useful water quality and quantity assessment tool, and the BMPs representation in SWAT for watershed management is able to effectively simulate in Kyongan Stream watershed.