• Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.154-158
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• 2020

The Asian crested ibis Nipponia nippon is one of the world's most endangered species. Except for the Sanxii population from China, it is known that all of the crested ibis populations from East Asia have been extinguished. In these days, most of them are being inbred as captive populations in China, South Korea, and Japan, which caused their low expected genetic diversity. Microsatellite markers are well known as a suitable DNA marker for exploring genetic diversity among captive populations of a variety of endangered species. In the present study, ten microsatellite markers were developed for the captive populations of the South Korean crested ibis, which were employed to examine the level of genetic diversity with the two founders from Sanxii, China and the 70 descendants of them. As a result, the mean number of gene diversity, observed heterozygosity, and expected heterozygosity of the captive population were 0.70, 0.84, and 0.70 respectively. It revealed that the captive population of South Korea is as genetically more stable than we expected. In addition, the principal coordinates analysis and genetic structure analyses showed that the captive population of N. nippon can be divided into the two different genetic groups. The developed microsatellite markers here could be helpful for crested ibis conservation in East Asian countries such as China and Japan as well as South Korea.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.53-64
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• 1998

This study was performed to build up the ecological guidelines to grasp the structure of the vegetation change which is due to river rehabilitation. Anyway, river ecosystem and function has been destroyed owing to river development. It is important that river vegetation supplies ecological corridor and biotope. Two survey sites(Wonsungcheon and Pungseocheon)were investigated in the aspect of plant ecosystem and structure to settle the practical concept of river ecosystem. Each survey site was subdivided to five plots. The site was surveyed through the belttransect method. Wonsungcheon gets more seriously polluted as it runs to the urban area. In other words, there are On the other hand, Pungseocheon has more naturality but its downstream is under the pressure of various wood plants in the upstream area, but downstream area is dominated by naturalized plants such as Bidens frondosa, Panicum dichotomiflorum, etc. Riverbank of downstream has been changed into farm and parking lot. development. It should be preserved definitely because it still has abundant naturality and wetland which formed a biotope. The objective of the research is to find out the river retrogression and maintenance methods based on the riparian vegetation structure. To manage the river ecologically, hydrophytes should be induced partly for natural purification after the riverside is rehabilitated. The vegetation should be induced step by step to restore natural river and steady monitoring and research are required.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.13-33
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• 2014

The purpose of this study is to offer the raw data for establishing the management and restoration plan by objective surveying and analysing the flora distributed in Seoak District, Gyeongju National Park, Korea. The flora summarized as 411 taxa including 92 families, 285 genera, 363 species, 2 subspecies, 41 varieties and 5 forms. The rare plants designated by Korea Forest Service were 2 taxa including Exochorda serratifolia and Potentilla discolor. The Korean endemic plants were 3 taxa including Philadelphus schrenkii, Lespedeza maritima and Weigela subsessilis. The specific plants by floristic region were 16 taxa including Asplenium sarelii, Pyrrosia petiolosa, Vitex negundo var. incisa and so forth. The target plants adaptable to climate change were 2 taxa including Lespedeza maritima and Carpesium macrocephalum, and the plants with approval for delivering oversea were 4 taxa including Exochorda serratifolia, Glycine soja, Lespedeza maritima and Weigela subsessilis. The naturalized plants were 51 taxa including Phytolacca americana, Viola papilionacea, Lamium purpureum and so forth. The invasive alien plants were 3 taxa including Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Aster pilosus and Lactuca scariola. NI(Naturalized Index) was 12.4% of all 411 taxa of surveyed flora in this study and UI(Urbanized Index) was 15.9% of all 321 taxa of naturalized plants in Korea. Potentilla discolor in rare plant, Philadelphus schrenkii in endemic plant and Dictamnus dasycarpus in specific plant were established the conservation plan. Whereas, invasive alien plants such as Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Aster pilosus and Lactuca scariola should be removed as soon as possible. The damaged sites in Seoak District were divided between wildfire area and farmland. To restore a forest fire site, we will have to apply a natural renewal and community planting. In case of farmland, we will have to do ecological planting using native species and constrcut a forest wetland.

• 생태와환경
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2013

본 조사는 2009년부터 2011년까지 전라북도 순창군과 전남 담양군 일대에 강천산 군립공원의 식생 현황을 조사하였다. 강천산 군립공원의 식생은 총 28개의 식생자료를 바탕으로 9개의 군락으로 분류되었으며, 주요 삼림식생은 산지낙엽활엽수림인 굴참나무군락 및 졸참나무-굴참나무군락, 산지침엽수림은 소나무군락, 소나무-굴참나무군락, 소나무-상수리나무군락 및 솜대군락으로 나타났다. 습지식생은 갯버들군락, 고마리군락, 달뿌리풀군락 등이 나타났다. 강천산 군립공원은 기암괴석, 폭포, 계곡 등이 어우러져 자연경관이 우수하며, 산지계곡습지에 분포하는 특정식물군락 서식지가 잘 보전되어 있다. 강천산군립공원 내에 자생하고 있는 소나무군락, 백양꽃군락 및 석산군락 조성지를 중심으로 장기모니터링을 실시함으로서 주요 군락의 생태적 서식지 변화에 대한 특성을 파악하여, 적극적인 보전, 복원, 홍보 방안 마련이 필요하다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.314-319
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• 2019

Background: The dramatic worldwide decline in the butterfly species Leptalina unicolor (Bremer & Grey) is largely the result of continuous habitat decline and disturbance by humans. The discovery of a narrow habitat in riverside wetlands utilized by L. unicolor raises the hope that such restricted key areas could be rather easily protected. Results: Here, we explain the environmental variables and habitat characteristics that primarily influence the distribution of L. unicolor discovered at the riverside areas along the Geum River. L. unicolor larvae were found at 9 of 13 study sites, and their abundance was strongly positively correlated with plant biomass. Our investigation showed that among four plant species (Miscanthus sinensis, Spodiopogon cotulifer, Setaria viridis, and Imperata cylindrica), L. unicolor larvae were the most abundant on the leaves of M. sinensis. They were not abundant on the leaves of S. cotulifer, S. viridis, or I. cylindrica. Interestingly, the number of L. unicolor larvae was positively correlated with the coverage area ($m^2$) of M. sinensis (F = 41.7, $r^2=0.74$, P < 0.0001). Conclusions: It appears that water (e.g., wetlands, ponds, and watersides) located along the riverside areas along the Geum River is important for the constant maintenance and conservation of L. unicolor. This is based on the habitat characteristics (water preference) of M. sinensis, which is used as a habitat by L. unicolor larvae. However, the waterside is dry and terrestrialization is in progress owing to the decreased water levels and water supply caused by an opened weir. Hereafter, this area will likely require management to secure a stable habitat for L. unicolor.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.88-96
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• 2021

Background: Sika deer, Cervus nippon, were originally introduced to South Korea from Japan and Taiwan for commercial farming purposes. Unfortunately, they were released into the wild during religious events and have since begun to impact the native ecosystem and species endemic to South Korea. The study of activity patterns can improve our understanding of the environmental impact of non-native species and their association with sympatric species. Using camera traps, we studied the diel and seasonal activity patterns of non-native sika deer and quantified the temporal overlap with sympatric mammalian species in the Muljangori-oreum wetlands of Hallasan National Park, South Korea. Results: A total of 970 trap events were recorded for five mammalian species from nine locations during the camera-trap survey. Siberian roe deer (Capreolus pygargus tianschanicus) had the highest number of recorded events (72.0%), followed by sika deer (Cervus nippon) (16.2%), wild boar (Sus scrofa) (5.0%), Asian badger (Meles leucurus) (4.5%), and the Jeju weasel (Mustela sibirica quelpartis) (2.0%). Sika deer had bimodal activity patterns throughout the year, with peaks throughout the spring-autumn twilight, and day and night time throughout the winter. Relating the daily activity of sika deer with other mammalian species, roe deer expressed the highest degree of overlap (Δ₄ = 0.80) while the Asian badger demonstrated the lowest overlap (Δ₄ = 0.37). Conclusions: Our data show that sika deer are a crepuscular species with seasonal variations in daily activity patterns. Additionally, we identified the temporal differences in activity peaks between different mammals in the Muljangori-oreum wetlands and found higher degree of overlap between sika deer and roe deer during twilight hours.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.249-260
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• 2022

This mini review examines the habitat connectivity and effectiveness of Korean Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Yellow Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (YSLME) region. We first reemphasize that the Korean region of the YSLME is a single ecosystem (ecoregion) given the biophysical distribution patterns. The MPAs within the YSLME contribute about 50% to the total MPAs in Korea, accounting for about 10% of the territorial sea waters of Korea and 20% of the waters of YSLME on the Korean side. By area, national parks account for nearly 45% of the MPAs, followed by the wetland protected areas at 25%, with other types of MPA comprising the remaining 30%. Large MPA (> 100 km²) is the dominant type of MPA, accounting for 90% of the total area. We find that MPAs in the region are connected physically and perhaps also genetically. However, the level of protection was found to be low, and a no-take zone is rarely implemented. In addition, interrupted freshwater discharge caused by river-mouth dams poses a major hindrance to the physical connectivity of the MPAs. Restoration of the river-mouth dams and strengthened regulation on MPAs, with further expansion of MPAs in line with the current development of post-2020 global biodiversity frameworks, should be priorities for better management of marine resources. The newly revised law incorporating the concept of "Marine Ecosystem Axis Management" would reinforce the processes, and their effectiveness together with overall management of MPAs in Korea should be evaluated by designing appropriate measurement tools.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.114-125
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• 2024

생활권 습지는 지역주민의 일상생활이나 혹은 영농행위의 기반이 되는 중요한 생태자원으로서 생태계서비스와 그린인프라 등 생태적 가치가 높다. 본 연구는 소규모 생활권 습지에 최적화된 기능평가 방법론(RAMS)을 개발하기 위해 수행되었다. 전문가에 의한 현장평가와 설문 및 심층면접을 바탕으로 생물다양성 및 건강성, 친수문화 장소성, 물순환, 탄소흡수 등 4개 기능항목와 15개 세부지표, 각 세부지표별 평가등급은 5점척도로 구성된 평가도구를 개발하였다. 본 연구 결과 제안된 소규모 생활권 습지에 최적화된 평가방법론(RAMS)은 국내외 소규모 생활권 습지의 보전 복원 및 관리를 위한 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.21-37
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• 2010

남강 본류로 유입되는 경상남도 진주시 관내에 소재한 13개 지류에서 습지의 보전 현황을 평가하고 우수한 습지생태계를 발굴하며 인위적인 훼손과 오염으로부터 습지생태계를 보호하기 위한 보전 대책을 제시하기 위하여 습지생태계의 생물 서식지로서의 물리적 특성과 식생의 자연도를 조사하였다. 지류 주변의 토지 이용, 제방상단의 생태적 기능, 제방 사면의 구조, 둔치의 인공화 정도 및 이용 강도, 호안의 인공화 정도, 하상 재료의 다양성, 하천의 횡단 구조물 등으로부터 산정한 물리적 특성의 자연도 평가지수는 오미천이 가장 높고 반성천, 향양천, 그리고 나불천, 영천강 및 수곡천, 중촌천, 대곡천 등의 순이었으며, 문산천이 가장 낮았다. 식생의 다양성, 외래종의 우점면적, 1년생 초본의 우점면적, 현존식생의 자연도 및 특이성, 종다양성 등으로부터 산정한 식생자연도의 평가지수는 오미천이 가장 높고, 수곡천, 반성천, 영천강, 중촌천, 지내천, 나불천, 지수천 등의 순이었으며 용아천이 가장 낮았다. 물리적 특성과 식생 자연도의 평가지수로부터 산정한 하천 자연도는 오미천이 I등급으로 가장 높고, II등급인 반성천, 수곡천, 영천강, 나불천 및 중촌천, 향양천, 지내천, 지수천, 대곡천, 문산천 및 독산천 등의 순이었으며, 용아천이 III등급으로 가장 낮았다. 지류의 습지생태계를 복원하여 하천의 자연도를 향상시키기 위한 보전대책이 제시되었다.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.107-118
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• 2004

우포늪 및 우포늪과 수문학적으로 연관된 토평천을 대상으로 관속식물상과 홍수시 유량 변화에 따른 식물종의 변화를 조사하였다. 본 조사에서는 우포 256종류, 목포 242종류, 사지포 265종류, 쪽지벌 177종류, 토평천 상류 201종류, 토평천 하류 180종류 등으로서 모두 86과 232 속 302종 42변종 6품종 등 총 350종류가 확인되었는데, 수생식물 36종류, 습생식물 96종류 및 육상식물 218종류였다. 수생식물을 생활형별로 분류한 결과는 정수식물 19종류, 부엽식물 6종류, 부수식물 4종류, 침수식물 7종류 등이었다. 우포늪에 분포하는 관속식물 중 법적 보호종 및 기타 보호 가치가 있는 식물로는 가시연꽃, 자라풀, 창포, 쥐방울덩굴, 물여뀌 등이었다. 조사 지역에 분포하는 귀화식물은 우포늪 27종류, 목포 25종류, 사지포 35종류, 쪽지벌 21종류, 토평천 상류 26종류 및 토평천 하류 24종류이며, 우포늪 전체로는 43종류였는데 이는 우포늪 전체에서 출현한 관속식물의 12.3%에 해당한다. 홍수시 유량 변화에 따른 식물종의 분포 변화 양상을 예측하기 위하여 장마 전 후를 중심으로 관속식물의 분포 현황을 조사한 결과 장마 전에는 165~244종으로서 총 299 종류였고, 장마 후에는 86~212종으로서 총 299 종류로서 6개 조사 지소 모두 장마 전의 분포 종수가 장마 후보다 많았으며, 전체 분포 종수는 장마 전 및 후 모두 299 종류로 같았다. 장마 전 및 장마 후를 기준으로 관속식물의 생활형별 분포 종수를 조사한 결과 수생식물, 습생식물 및 육상식물의 장마 전 분포 종수는 33, 83 및 183종류였고, 장마 후에는 29, 83 및 187종류였다. 그리고 수생식물의 경우 생활형별 분포 종수도 장마 전과 장마 후의 분포 상황에 큰 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 이와 같이 장마 전과 장마 후의 전체 분포 종수 및 생활형별 분포 종수에 큰 차이가 없는 것은 조사 지역에 분포하는 수생 및 습생식물들이 대부분 늪의 수위 변동에 적응된 종들이기 때문인 것으로 추정된다. 그러나 우포늪과 토평천의 습지가 훼손될 경우 각종 악영향이 예상된다.