• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.389-398
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• 2006

To examine sediment characteristics and find anthropogenic effects on riverine wetland ecosystems, paleoecological study was carried out at Bam islands in Seoul. Three hundred cm deep sediment cores were retrieved and dated with the lamination analysis method until 36 cm depth (1986). Sediments were divided into three zones based on the depth profiles of physico-chemical variables: below 160 cm depth (before 1968), between 160 and 40cm depths and above 40cm depth (after 1986). Physico-chemical characteristics were very variable between 160 and 40cm depths and this indicates unstable sedimentation environment. Even though heavy metal concentrations were relatively low, Cd and As contents have increased continuously. Dry mass accumulation rates during $1968{\sim}1986\;and\;1987{\sim}2003$ were 140 and $21\;kg\;m^{-2}\;yr^{-1}$, respectively. This was related to flooding intensity and duration. Bulk density, water content, loss on ignition, N, C, C/N ratio were very similar to other river delta but Ca, Na and K contents were 2 to 4 times higher than others. Heavy metal contents except Pb were lower or similar to those in other studied marshes in Korea. Heavy metal and Mg contents were correlated with each other and this suggests that the source of heavy metals be parent rock. From $^{13}C$ dating dates of organic materials in sediment, it is suggested that organic matter originated from the watershed and flooding intensity in the watershed might be responsible for the source of sediments. This study provides reference data for the comparison of sediment characteristics at islands in river and for the management of Bam islands.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.277-285
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to analyze seasonal distribution of insects, birds, fishes, and benthos for Gongji stream in Chuncheon and to explore some strategies towards creating a desirable close-to-nature stream. The number of species occurred in the study stream was 23 for butterflies and 149 for other insects, 23 for birds, 15 for fishes, and 47 for benthos. The study stream was dominated by Artogenia rapae, Polygonia caureum, Cyntia cardui for butterflies, and Passer montanus, Anas crecca, Anas platyrhynchos for birds. The dominant species were Rhynchocypris oxycephalus, Zacco plutypus, Carassius auratus for fishes, and Limnodrilus sp. 2, Chiranumus sp. 2, Hydropsyche KUb for benthos. Attracting insect species of higher density requires planting of host plant species and stabilization of plant coverage against disturbances. To enhance species diversify and density of birds, it is desirable to provide diverse habitats including preservation of downstream wetland and natural vegetation, creation of sand bars and islands with sand and gravel, and restriction or traffic passing and parking. Restoring fish and benthos habitats needs improvement of water quality, layout of gravels and stones on sand-dominant streambed, and use of close-to-nature revetment techniques.

• 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.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.580-586
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• 2011

Low impact development (LID) technique is recently proposed as new concept to reduce surface runoff and pollutant loading with various best management practices (BMPs). In this study, LIDMOD2, which is one of the model to evaluate LID, was applied at Mohyeon developing area to evaluate the redcution of annual runoff and pollution loading, cost-reduction efficient by LID with design of structural BMPs including bioretention, wet pond, and wetland. As a simulation results, the bioretention had the highest reduction efficiency for runoff (41.43%), and 22% for T-N and 22% for BOD. Wet pont had the highest reduction efficiency for T-P as showing 25% of reduction rate. As a results of cost-reduction efficient, wet pont represented the highest cost-effective for T-N and BOD with showing 0.43 T-P kg/million won and 17.37 BOD kg/million won, respectively, and bioretention represented the highest cost-effective for T-P with showing 2.52 T-P kg/million won. LID technology could reduce effectively surface runoff and nonpoint source pollution and construct sustainable development. LIDMOD2 could be suggested as useful tool to evaluate and design LID.

• 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.

• 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.

• 생태와환경
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.195-206
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• 2017

낙동강 하구 일대의 생태공원에 분포하는 물참새피군락의 분포양상과 그 특성을 파악하였다. 연구결과 모든 생태공원에서 물참새피 단순우점군락이 넓은 면적으로 분포하고 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 생태공원 내 물참새피군락의 분포는 본류와 접한 구간을 제외한 대부분의 수변부에서 분포가 확인되었으며, 특히 연구지역 내 정수환경이 형성된 인공습지, 배후습지 및 배수로 일대에서 높은 빈도로 출현하였다. 대부분의 군락이 피도 4 또는 5의 단순우점군락을 형성하고 있었으며, 수변부 식생경관과 환경에 있어 다양한 변화를 가져온 것으로 확인되었다. 연구지역 내 물참새피군락 분포에 영향을 주는 요인들로 긍정적 요인(종 출현, 식생교란, 부영양화, 식토, 낚시행위)과 부정적 요인(물 흐름, 범람, 키 큰 식생, 수심, 사질토, 초식동물, 인위적 관리) 그리고 독립적 요인(염도, 토심, 경작, 생태관광)들이 파악되었다. 물참새피군락 내 출현식물의 다양성은 총 73 분류군이었으며, 다수의 자생식물이 물참새피와 경쟁관계를 형성하고 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 출현식물 중 귀화식물의 종다양성이 높아 물참새피군락의 서식처가 인위적 교란에 노출된 환경임을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구결과는 낙동강 하구 일대의 물참새피군락 관리를 위한 기초 정보로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. 특히 물참새피 제거사업의 실행과정에서 드러난 각종 문제점(제거방법, 대상지 선정, 모니터링 방법 등) 해결에 본 연구결과가 낙동강 하구 일대의 생태계 관리에 도움을 줄 수 있기를 기대해본다.

• 대한지리학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.321-338
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• 2014

본 연구의 목적은 우리나라에 분포하는 463개 하구를 대상으로 하구습지의 권역별 분포특성과 시계열 변동추이를 하구순환 관점에서 파악하는 데 있다. 환경관리에 널리 이용되는 유역을 토대로 한강서해권역, 한강동해권역, 금강권역, 영산강권역, 섬진강권역, 낙동강권역, 제주권역을 대상으로 하구습지의 분포실태를 조사하고, 권역별 하구습지의 시계열 변동추이를 1980년대, 1990년대, 2000년대 토지피복지도를 확보하여 분석하였다. 분석결과, 한강서해권역, 금강권역, 영산강권역의 하구습지는 크게 감소한 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 하구둑, 배수갑문 등 인공구조물에 의해 하구순환이 차단된 닫힌하구에서의 습지감소폭이 크고, 하구순환이 유지되는 열린하구에서의 습지훼손은 상대적으로 적은 것으로 나타났다. 하구습지와 관련된 갯벌, 개방수면, 염습지, 암석해안, 모래해안 등 하구내 서식지 다양성은 하구순환이 차단된 닫힌하구에 비해 하구순환이 유지되는 열린하구에서 높게 나타났다. 본 연구에서 제시한 권역별 하구습지의 분포특성과 시계열 변동추이는 하구환경의 관리방향을 설정하거나 훼손된 하구습지의 복원전략을 마련하는 데 효과적으로 활용할 수 있다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2015

Ecological reservoir is a multifunctional space where provides the functions of retention, animal habitat and improvement of ecosystem health and landscape. The ecological reservoir of Anteo Eco Park located in Gwangmyeong-si has established to functions for water purification, maintenance of healthy aquatic ecosystem. Because the Anteo Eco Park is located in the site where nonpoint pollutant materials flow in, Anteo Eco Park has potential factors which aquatic ecosystem health deteriorates and damages the habitat of golden frog(Rana plancyi chosenica) which is restoration target species. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to suggest the plan to manage the variables which impede the right functions of aquatic ecosystem by understanding the causal loop diagram for the change of water quality environment and the interaction of predator-prey through system thinking. The results are as follows. First, the study showed that the individual number of golden frog which is an indicator species of Anteo Eco Park is threatened by snakeheaded fish, which is an upper predator. Therefore, balanced food chain should be hold to protect golden frog by capturing the snakeheaded fish which is individual number's density is high, and the monitoring management of the individual number for predator(snakeheaded fish)-prey(golden frog) should be performed. Second, the study represented that water pollution and carnification is caused by the sediment as the dead body of the large emergent vegetation in the winter cumulates as sediment. Ecological reservoir in Anteo Eco Park has been managed by eliminating the dead body of the large emergent vegetation, but the guideline for the proper density maintenance of vegetation community is additionally needed. Lastly, the study showed that aquatic ecosystem of Anteo Eco Park where is contaminated from the inflow of nonpoint pollutants affects the individual number's decline of golden frog and snakeheaded fish. Accordingly, the creation of a buffer area and a substitution wetland is needed in the periphery of the Anteo Eco Park to control the inflow of nonpoint pollutants including organic matters, nutrients and heavy metals. This study will be helpful that Anteo Eco Park improves the regional landscape and maintain healthy aquatic ecosystem space for the park visitors including local residents.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.250-261
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• 2016

필리핀은 친환경자원을 유지하고 시민들에게 서비스 및 필수품을 제공할 수 있는 수자원이 풍부한 열도이다. 지역 사회가 필요로 하는 물과 식량을 제공하는 일부 수역은 자국 내 자연습지로 선정된다. 본 연구에서는 '국제적으로 중요한 습지'로 선정된 Naujan Lake National Park, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Las $Pi{\tilde{n}}as-Para{\tilde{n}}aque$ Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park의 6개 지역을 포함한 총 65개의 습지를 조사하였다. 이들 습지는 22개의 유형으로 분류되었다. 필리핀 습지는 현재 습지의 전용, 자원의 남용, 생활 및 산업과 농업활동에 따른 오염, 그리고 기후변화와 같은 수많은 위협에 직면해있다. 본 논문은 습지의 특성 및 구성요소, 생태계에 미치는 영향, 습지가 직면한 위기에 대한 개관을 제공한다. 또한 정부와 민간기관에서 시행하고 있는 습지 보존 대책이 토의되고 평가되었다. 습지에 대한 지자체 및 국가차원의 법령이 부족한 것으로 판단되었으며, 이는 습지의 질적 하락으로 이어진다. 이러한 습지의 보존 및 활용은 필리핀 전체 지역사회의 자발적인 참여로부터 극대화될 수 있다.