• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2016

최근, 새천년생태계평가(MA: Millenium Ecosystem Assessment), 생태계와 생물다양성의 경제학(TEEB: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) 등의 체계에 따라 생태계서비스를 평가하는 연구가 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 그러나 기존 대부분의 연구에서는 생태계기능 평가량에 화폐적 가치를 곱하여 생태계서비스를 평가하고 있어 생태계서비스와 관련된 환경 및 사회경제적 조건을 반영하지 못하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 자연 및 사회경제적 요소를 반영한 생태계서비스 평가방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 우선, 수원함양기능을 InVEST의 Water Yield 모형을 통해 평가하였고 수원함양기능에 강수량과 인구를 반영하여 수원함양의 생태계서비스를 평가하였다. 평가결과, 토지피복, 토양 등의 자연조건을 반영한 수원함양기능과 강수량 및 인구 등의 기후 및 사회경제적 인자를 추가적으로 고려한 생태계서비스의 공간분포는 서로 다른 양상을 보였다. 즉, 같은 수원함양기능을 보인 지역이라도 강수량이 적고 인구가 많은 지역에서 수원함양의 생태계서비스가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 수원함양의 생태계서비스는 수원함양기능에 추가적으로 기상 및 사회경제적 인자를 고려하여 평가되어야 한다는 것을 제시하였으며, 평가과정은 다른 분야의 생태계서비스평가에 유용하게 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.35-50
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• 2023

As urbanization progresses, there is a growing and continuous demand for green spaces that provide ecosystem services. However, increasing the quantity of green spaces within major cities is challenging. Therefore, it is essential to pursue qualitative improvements that consider ecological characteristics of existing green spaces. In this study, we focus on local neighborhood parks in Seoul and present the following two questions through an evaluation utilizing ecological design indicators and land use data: 1. Which factor, design or location, has a greater influence on the ecological quality of neighborhood parks in Seoul? 2. Additionally, when evaluating ecological characteristics, is there similarity between assessments based on land-use data and those utilizing ecological design indicators? For this study, we conducted research on 30 neighborhood parks in Seoul and classified them into mountainous types (adjacent to mountains, natural terrain parks) and urban types (independently designed within 300m without existing forests) based on previous studies. Firstly, we conducted evaluations according to park location types. When comparing the evaluation scores of urban types (14 parks) and mountainous types (16 parks), significant differences were observed with scores of 16.86 and 35.94, respectively. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between park types. In terms of habitat quality, the average values for urban and mountainous parks were 0.33 and 0.53, respectively, and statistically significant differences were observed between park types indicating differences in ecological potential according to park location. Secondly, when comparing the results of ecological potential evaluations based on park design and external connectivity, a correlation was found between habitat quality and total scores according to evaluation indicators. The correlation analysis showed significant linear relationships between habitat quality and total scores, biodiversity scores, and ecosystem function scores, with high positive correlation coefficients of 0.829, 0.861, and 0.802, respectively. This study holds significance in analyzing the ecological aspects of urban parks through the lens of both park location characteristics and design indicators. The analysis results underscore the importance of planning and managing ecologically sound urban parks contingent upon their location. Moreover, the utilization of appropriate ecological design indicators can help alleviate environmental limitations surrounding parks. Integrating these considerations could enhance the ecological quality and ecosystem services of urban green spaces.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.503-515
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• 2023

개발 과정에서 발생하는 생태공간의 단절과 파편화는 생물다양성의 위협 요소이다. 특히 개발 압력이 높은 도심은 생태공간이 부족하여 연결성이 매우 낮을 것이다. 이러한 문제는 대도시에서 더욱 두드러지게 나타나는 경향이 있다. 이를 해결하기 위해 개별 사업이나 도시관리 수준에서 생태적 연결성 현황을 파악하고 개선하는 지속적인 노력이 필요하다. 그러나 대도시의 생태적 연결성 현황 파악과 개선에 대한 논의가 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구는 우리나라 대도시 서울, 부산, 대구, 인천, 광주, 대전, 울산의 도심이 가진 생태적 연결성을 평가하였다. 평가 결과 도심은 외곽이나 도시 전체와 비교해 연결성이 낮았다. 그리고 종분포모델 등 지역 특성을 반영하여 대전을 대상으로 수행한 생태적 연결망을 분석하여 1ha 이상 산림을 이어주는 최적 경로 510개를 도출하였다. 본 연구는 도시의 생태적 연결성 개선 목표 제시에 필요한 정량적 수치와 생물다양성을 포함한 지역 특성에 따른 연결망을 도출한 사례로서 의미가 있다. 환경영향평가나 도시관리에서 생태적 연결성을 개선하는 방향을 제시하고 평가 체계를 구축하는 데 결과를 활용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.99-114
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• 2021

We examined a current status of damage in biodiversity and its causing factors in Hasidong Anin coastal dune, Gangneung-si, Gangwon province which is designated as ecological and landscape conservation area. In this study, we found that ecosystem and biodiversity have been primarily damaged by anthropogenic factors such as the construction of surrounding area, military facilities illegally dumped garbage and the expansion of windbreak forest. These factors occur to damage the landscape, ecosystem and biodiversity etc. There is a significant lack of basic data needed for preservation and restoration due to the lack of prior research and value assessment. In order to establish solutions for preservation and restoration, it is critical to collect fundamental data and implement value assessments. Therefore, further studies such as ecosystem services assessment, increasing biodiversity, spatial analysis and monitoring of various items related to coastal dunes are needed.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2010

Monitoring toxicity levels in specific biological compartments is necessary to evaluate the ecotoxicological risk associated with soil environmental pollution. Gene expression, as potential biomarker, is increasingly used as rapid early warning systems in environmental monitoring and ecological risk assessment procedures. Various representative species are currently used for the purpose of assessing soil toxicity, however, investigations on toxicological assessments using endpoint based on gene-level have been limited. In this review, we will present the current trends in organisms and endpoints used in soil toxicity study and report gene expression related to toxicity using soil organism, and C. elegans as promising organisms for this approach.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.117-133
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• 2023

This study assessed the ecological health of border areas using the ecological health index and suggested Indicators for maintaining and promoting ecological values. We analyzed the change trends, pressures, and resilience of ecosystems and services in border areas, and identified their current status and sustainability. The main findings were: (1) ecological assets and ecosystem services in border areas could be compared through ecosystem health assessment; (2) it can be used to set priorities for management and conservation by identifying the relative importance and vulnerability of ecosystems and ecosystem services in each border area; and (3) the index presented in this study can be judged to have explanatory power for the characteristics of border areas and ecosystem health when compared to previous studies. Limitations of this study include the lack of literature and statistical data at the local government level and the resulting limited application of evaluation methods, which limited direct regional comparisons. To overcome the research limitations, further studies are needed, such as establishing ecological information in border areas, mapping and assessment of ecosystem services, and developing and applying assessments that reflect the opinions and participation of various stakeholders. This study was the first attempt to assess the health of ecosystems and ecosystem services in border areas and provided an important baseline for future changes in border areas. In the future, it will be helpful in national and local government policies and ecological assetecosystem management by supplementing insufficient information and presenting clear goals.

• 환경생물
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.440-447
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 남한강 상류수계의 10개 지점에서 생물보전지수 (Index of Biological Integrity, IBI) 및 물리적 서식지 평가 지수 (Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index, QHEI)를 이용하여 생태건강도 특성을 평가하였다. 생물보전지수 조사는 Karr (1981)가 제시한 12개 항목 중 11개 메트릭에 대하여 평가하였다. 생물보전지수 등급은 "양호상태"였고, 지점별 IBI 값의 범위는 33 (악화상태)~47 (양호상태)로 나타났다. 물리적 서식지측면에서는 Plafkin et al. (1989)에 의해 도입된 서식지 평가 지수(QHEI)의 12항목 중 9개 항목에 대해 평가를 실시했으며, QHEI 값의 범위는 75~109로 나타났으며, 전체 서식지 건강도 평균치는 부분 지지상태(Partially supporting)로 나타났다. 연구지점내의 하천 비교평가에 따르면, Gj 하천의 IBI 모델 값 및 QHEI 모델 값은 타 하천들 (Ig, Dn 하천)에 비해 양호한 상태로 평가되었다. 어류의 영양단계 종 성분분석에 따르면, 식충종, 잡식종 및 육식종은 61.9%, 19.0% 및 9.5%를 차지하는 것으로 나타났다. 어류의 내성도 길드분석에 따르면, 민감종 (76.1%)은 내성종 (4.7%)보다 우점하여 생태계가 건전한 것으로 평가되었다. 서식지 길드 분석에 따르면, 여울성 저서종(57.1%)은 수층종(28.5%)보다 우점하는 것으로 나타났다. 연구기간 동안, 외래종 및 질병에 걸리거나 비정상적인 증상을 나타내는 개체는 관측되지 않았다. 전체적으로 생태건강도 모델값(IBI) 및 서식지평가지수 모델값의 분석에 따르면 본 상류 하천지역은 생태학적으로 양호한 상태로 잘 유지되는 것으로 평가되었다.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.205-215
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• 2011

Ozone ($O_3$) is a main component of photochemical oxidants and a phytotoxic air pollutant. Although the current levels of tropospheric $O_3$ in East Asia could adversely affect productivity of forest tree species, risk assessments of $O_3$ impact were limited. In this paper, we summarize the methodology of risk assessment of $O_3$ on forest tree species based on our two previous studies, risk assessments of $O_3$ impact on the growth of Fagus crenata by Watanabe et al. (2012) and on the annual carbon absorption of three representative conifers, Cryptomeria japonica, Pinus densiflora and Larix kaempferi by Watanabe et al. (2010). $O_3$ sensitivity of each tree species obtained from an experimental study, $O_3$ exposure and atmospheric N deposition based on field monitoring and vegetation survey were integrated by geographic information system method. Based on the results, we conclude that the area with high risk of $O_3$ impact does not necessarily correspond to the area with high $O_3$ exposure. The varieties of tree habitat, tree sensitivity to $O_3$ and annual carbon absorption among the tree species, and N deposition-induced change in the $O_3$ sensitivity of F. crenata are raised as the factors of discordance between areas with high risk and those with high $O_3$ exposure. In the last part of this paper, we discuss the present uncertainty and perspectives of risk assessment for the future studies on the impact of $O_3$ on forest tree species in East Asia.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.731-741
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• 2015

The objectives of study were to evaluate fish species compositions of trophic guilds and tolerance guilds and apply ecological fish assessment (EFA) models to Bekjae Weir, Keum-River Watershed. The EFA models were Stream Index of Biological Integrity (SIBI) used frequently for running water and Lentic Ecosystem Health Assessment (LEHA) used for assessments of stagnant water. The region of Bekjae Weir as a "four major river project" was originally a lotic ecosystem before the weir construction (2010, $B_{WC}$) but became more like lentic-lotic hybrid system after the construction (2011, $A_{WC}$). In the analysis of species composition and ecological bioindicator (fish), fish species with a preference of running water showed significant decreases (p < 0.05), whereas the species with a preference of stagnant water showed significant increases (p < 0.05). After the weir construction, relative abundances of tolerant species increased, and the proportion of insectivores decreased. This phenomenon indicated the changes of biotic compositions in the system by the weir construction. Applications of SIBI and LEHA models to the system showed that the two model values decreased at the same time after the weir construction ($A_{WC}$), and the region became more like lentic-lotic hybrid system, indicating the degradation of ecosystem health. The model values of SIBI were 19 and 16, respectively, in the BWC and AWC, and the health conditions were both "C-rank". In the mean time, the LEHA model analysis showed that the values was 28 in the BWC and 24 in the AWC, thus the health was turned to be "B-Rank" in the BWC and "C-Rank" in the AWC. indicating a degradation of ecological heath after the weir construction.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2001

이 논문은 위성영상 처리와 지형도에서 측정된 고도값을 사용하여 통합된 3차원 수치고도모델을 표현하는 것으로, 실재감을 증대시키기 위해서 위성영상을 드래핑한다. 그 결과 3차원 비주얼라이제이션 및 애니메이션은 위성영상을 사용함으로써 한층 더 실세계와 근접한 데이터를 얻게 된다. 또한, 이 논문에서는 지리정보시스템 중 하나인 자연환경 및 생태계 정보 시스템을 설계한다. 시스템 내 7개의 모듈은 자연환경을 보다 체계적으로 관리하기 위한 사용자 인터페이스를 설계하고 구현한다. 자연환경/생태계 정보 시스템을 구축하기 위해서 기본도, 위성 영상자료 그리고 각종 주제도 등을 사용한다. 각 모듈은 사용자 인터페이스를 제공하며, 특정 요구목적에 따라 공간 분석을 통한 자연환경 및 생태계 접근에 대한 의사결정을 돕는다. 그리고 환경 상태 및 여러 목적에 따른 분류가 가능하다.