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Influene of aquatic macrophytes on the interactions among aquatic organisms in shallow wetlands (Upo Wetland, South Korea)

  • Jeong, Keon-Young;Choi, Jong-Yun;Jeong, Kwang-Seuk
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.185-194
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    • 2014
  • Seasonal monitoring was implemented to understand the influence of macrophyte bed structure on the composition and trophic interaction of aquatic organisms (algae, zooplankton, macro-invertebrate, and fish) in a shallow wetland (Upo Wetland, South Korea). Distinct division of the plant assemblage (reed zone and mixed plant zone) was observed. The reed zone was composed solely of Phragmites communis, whereas the mixed plant zone comprised a diverse macrophyte assemblage (Salvinia natans, Spirodela polyrhiza, Trapa japonica, Ceratophyllum demersum, and Hydrilla verticillata). Most of the aquatic organisms were more abundant in the mixed plant zone than in the reed zone, and this was positively associated with the seasonal development of macrophyte cover. Stable isotope analysis showed seasonal interactions among aquatic organisms. The majority of aquatic animal (zooplankton, Odonata, and Ephemeroptera) were dependent on epiphytic particulate organic matter (EPOM), and the dependence on EPOM gradually increased toward autumn. Interestingly, Lepomis macrochirus consumed Ephemeroptera and zooplankton in both macrophyte zones, but Micropterus salmoides depended on different food items in the reed zone and the mixed plant zone. Although, M. salmoides in the reed zone showed food utilization similar to L. macrochirus, it consumed Odonata or small L. macrochirus in the mixed plant zone. Based on these results, it appears that differences in the structure of the two macrophyte zones support different assemblages of aquatic organisms, strongly influencing the trophic interactions between the aquatic organisms.

A Characteristic on Community Structure of Benthic Macroinvertebrates of the Shinbulsan Wetland (신불산 고산습지의 저서성 대형무척추동물 군집구조의 특성)

  • Lee, Dong-Han;Hwang, Jong-Woo;Sung, Sung-Hoon;Yoon, Chun-Sik;Cheong, Seon-Woo
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.561-567
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    • 2009
  • The distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates of Shinbulsan wetland was investigated. This study was focused on the degree of recovery of habitat by comparing the community structure of benthic macro invertebrates of zone D to that of zone A, intact habitat. The zone D was destructed due to the construction of a golf club and the survey was performed in zone A and zone D of Shinbulsan wetland. The seasonal survey was performed in April, July and September from 2006 to 2007. From the sampling, 2 phyla, 3 classes, 9 orders, 31 families, 69 species and 1155 individuals of benthic macroinvertebrates were collected. From zone A, 2 phyla, 3 classes, 9 orders, 23 families, 54 species and 678 individuals were identified. From zone D, 2 phyla, 3 classes, 9 orders, 23 families, 43 species and 477 individuals were identified. Species diversity and species richness were higher in zone A than in zone D. The recovery of zone D was inefficient as humidity of soil was not enough to live macroinvertebrates. Also, an endangered species of macroinvertebrates, Nannophya pygmaea was found during this investigation.

A Study on Location and User Satisfaction of the Green Buffer Zone in Gwanggyo New Town (광교신도시 완충녹지의 입지와 이용만족도 연구)

  • Kim, Ju-Ok;Choi, Won-Bin;Shin, Ji-Hoon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.21-33
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to find out that it can be provided as a basic data to increase the satisfaction with users in the placement and creation of the Green Buffer Zone. In this study, the research was started on the Green Buffer Zone in Gwanggyo new town, which was rebuilt as the zone to use according to the change of legal installation standard of the zone. The subject of this study is the Green Buffer Zone in Gwanggyo new town, which is expected to be completed in step 4 of 2016. As a result of analysing the location and use characteristics of the Green Buffer Zone, the following conclusions were made. First of all, it is categorized into two categories by Buffering / disaster prevention type and land to use adjustment type. Second, the buffer space of commercial space and housing is satisfying, but in commercial space, there is a need for a cushioning function and housing spaces require improvements in the functioning of the landscape. Third, the function of the Green Buffer Zone resets to cushioning function, disaster prevention function, landscape function, utilization function. and The installation criteria are proposed to environmental pollution, noise abatement, and planting trees, etc. Lastly, the future utilization plan considering the location and use characteristics of the Green Buffer Zone is as follows. In the planning stage, preference is given to the characteristics of use of arranging green facility. It is necessary to manage the planned facilities as much as possible by changing them if necessary. Construction stage, it restrictively reflects landscaping facilities within the Green Buffer Zone function. After stage, This study will prioritize the target areas and select necessary areas and need to make efforts to prevent indiscriminate greenery encroachment.

Air Temperature Variation by Effect of Green Space Distribution (녹지분포에 따른 기온변화)

  • Yoon, Yong-Han
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.47-52
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    • 2002
  • In this study, in order to find out relationship of green space distribution and lower air temperature effect, observed air temperature distribution in and out green space in the cloudy. On basis of the result, we are analyzed relationship of air temperature distribution in and out green space, of green space distribution and air temperature of, lower air temperature effect and the urban in between the green space by using regression analysis. According to the result, the higher temperature zone formed around urban, and the lower temperature zone was similar to shape of green space. In case of the green space, higher temperature zone is formed around paved surface and barren ground, lower temperature zone is done forest and water area. To compare air temperature of windward and leeward around green space, the windward formed the lower temperature zone and although the wind direction is not the leeward to the green space, air temperature formed lower temperature zone to the urban in between the green space.

Natural Environmental Costal Zone Management Equipment Method according to Costal Zone Management Act (연안통합관리방안 제정에 따른 자연환경형 해안정비 기술수법에 관한 연구)

  • 박종화;전택기
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference
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    • 1999.10c
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    • pp.365-370
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    • 1999
  • The revision of domestic laws is in progress according to the UN Convention on the Law of the Coastal Zone Management . Along with it, the governmental policies related to maritime environmental preservation, especially around coastal zones and public works have been promoted based on enviornment, swiftly changed from the old function-based style. Therefore, this report will point out the important aspects which should be considered whenever there is any project on the coastal zones, suggest and classify projects of reviving the nationwide coastal zones, and show how to planning , check and evaluate the necessary technologies for reviving the coastal zones. This research will track down the coastal zone management method based on the natural enviornment as one of the necessary process to check the coastal zone enviornment for effective operating of the coastal zone management equipment method, starting on August 9, 1999, and report the technologies related with it.

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A Study on Urban Streams in Busan through Application of Multilateral Stream Assessment (다변하천평가기법의 적용을 통한 부산시 도시하천 평가연구)

  • Shin, Hyun-Suk;Shin, Dong-Soo;Shon, Tae-Seok;Kang, Dookee
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.235-244
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study is to offer information about the current river conditions and basic data of streams in Busan city, by selecting 20 underground streams and evaluating their multilateral stream assessment. Concerning the evaluation of streams, 4 sections including the general index, the bank index, the river characteristic index, and the ecological environment characteristic index were evaluated. Ahead of the evaluation, the study divided Busan city into 4 zone for a systematic river investigation. Then, the study allocated code names to each river, and conducted literature research and a field survey of streams. Based on this, the study applied the evaluation of multilateral stream assessment. As a result, out of 4 entire grades, there was no grade 1 or grade 2. Instead, 35% were grade 3, 60% were grade 4, and 5% were grade 5. When looking into the evaluation results by Zone, the Dongbusan Zone showed the highest index, and the Suyeonggang Zone, the Jungbusan Zone, and the Nakdonggang Zone followed, in order.

Breathing Zone Air Quality in Taegu (인체 호흡 영역에서의 대구시 대기질에 관한 연구)

  • 조완근;손상호
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.7-14
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    • 1996
  • Two experiments were conducted to evaluate breathing zone air quality in Taegu, using automatic analyzers for four air quality standards($SO_2$, $NO_2$, CO, and $O_3$). First, air target compounds were measured for 8 to 12 hours in each of two commercial areas and five residential areas. Second, air target compounds were hourly measured for 24 hours in each of two commercial areas, two residential areas, and an industrial complex area. Based on the first experiment the breathing zone air was more polluted in the commercial area as compared to the residential area, while the second experiment showed that the breathing zone air was polluted rather in the residential are3 as compared to the commercial area. The second experiment also indicated that there was some variation of breathing zone air concentration with time and measuring sites. Diurnal variation of breathing zone air concentrations was consistent with previous studies which measured at building height. The highest breathing zone air concentration was shown in Seongseo industrial complex area. An unusual finding of this study was that $SO_2$ concentration in the breathing zone air of Bisandong, a typical residential area of Taegu, was higher than that of other residential areas, even higher than that of Seongseo industrial complex area.

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Growth Patterns of the Manila Clam, Ruditapes philippinarum at Each Tidal Level in the Intertidal Zone in Tae-an, West Coast of South Korea (태안 안면도 조간대에 서식하는 바지락 (Ruditapes philippinarum) 의 조위별 성장양상)

  • Han, Hyoung-Sum;Ma, Chae-Woo;Kim, Ji-Yeon
    • The Korean Journal of Malacology
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2012
  • Growth patterns of the Manila clam, Ruditapes philippinarum in each tidal level were studied in the intertidal zone in Tae-an on the west coast of South Korea from April to August 2009. Environmental factors and the specimens of R. philippinarum were monthly collected at three intertidal locations: low intertidal zone, low-middle intertidal zone and middle intertidal zone. Temperature of sediment in low intertidal zone were lower than those in other intertidal locations. Concentrations of Chl-${\alpha}$ were not significantly different between in each tidal level. Exposure hours in low intertidal zone were shorter than those in other intertidal locations. Density of each year class in low intertidal zone were higher than those in low-middle intertidal zone and middle intertidal zone. Growth factors of R. philippinarum in low intertidal zone were better than those in other intertidal locations. The growth rate of under one year class individuals of low intertidal zone were higher than those in low-middle intertidal zone and middle intertidal zone, before the main recruitment period of R. pilippinarum. Although the growth patterns of R. philippinarum may be affected by various environmental factors, we suggests that the exposure duration is the main affect in the growth patterns of R. philippinarum in intertidal zone.

The Evaluation and Comparison of Alternative Site for the Second Service Facilities Zone near the Tonghak Temple in Mt. Kyeryong National Park (계룡산 국립공원 동학사 제2집단시설지구의 위치선정평가 및 대안비교)

  • Lee, Hee-Seon;Lee, Kyoo-Seock
    • Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.29-37
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    • 1995
  • The national park should be preserved in accordance with the regulation, but the development planning or facilities management planning has not been faithful to the spirits of the regulation. Recently natural environment has been radically changed, and especially damaged by large scale development of Service Facilities Zone. Thus the effective land use planning of the national park is required. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to propose the alternative site for The Second Service Facilities Zone in Mt. Kyeryong National Park using the GIS, and to compare the alternative site with the existing development site. Site selection was based on Rules of Combination which covers topographic analysis, viewshod analysis, distance analysis from hot spring well, land use analysis, and forest stand analysis.

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Forecasting solute breakthrough curves through the unsaturated zone using artificial neural network

  • Yoon Hee-Sung;Hyun Yun-Jung;Lee Kang-Kun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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    • 2005.04a
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    • pp.348-351
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    • 2005
  • In this study, solute breakthrough curves through the unsaturated zone were predicted using artificial neural network (ANN) by numerical tests and laboratory experiments. In the numerical tests, applicability of ANN model to prediction of breakthrough curves was evaluated using synthetic data generated by HYDRUS-2D. An appropriate strategy of ANN application and input data form were recommended. The ANN model was validated by laboratory experiments comparing with HYDRUS-2D simulations. The results show that the ANN model can be an effective method for forecasting solute breakthrough curves through the unsaturated zone when hydraulic data are available.

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