Abstract
Growth and biomass production of natural stands of Quercus variabilis in relation to tree density were studied to obtain basic guide lines for future tending operation. Two natural stands of Quercus variabilis located at 900m (A stand: 6,600trees/ha, $15.84m^2/ha$, $\frac{19}{17-20}$) and 800m (B stand: 4,300trees/ha, $16.65m^2/ha$, $\frac{20}{17-21}$) elevation in Sancheong, Kyongnam Province were selected for the comparative study and following results were obtained through a sample plot method. After diameter of individual trees in the sample plots was measured, twelve average trees from each diameter class were cut felled to measure dry weight of $W_S$, $W_B$, $W_L$, $W_{Ba}$, and standing biomass and biomass production rates by a allometrior regressions related to $D^2H$. Vertical distribution of leaves along the stems indicated that photosynthesis was carried out 2.2m above the ground in Stand A and 1.2m in Stand B. Maximum photosynthesis was located 4.2m and 6.2m above the ground in Stand A and B, respectively. Leaf area index was 4.25ha/ha for Stand A, and 3.89ha/ha for Stand B. Above-ground standing biomass was 49.51 ton/ha for Stand A and 59.20 ton/ha and net annual production was 6.75 ton/ha/yr. for Stand A and 8.99 ton/ha/yr. for Stand B. The ratio of net annual production to standing biomass was 17.5% for Stand A and 16.7% for Stand B. Net assimilation rate was 2.75kg/kg/yr. for Stand A and 3.58kg/kg/yr. for Stand B. Stem wood production rate was 1.46kg/kg/yr. for Stand A and 2.09kg/kg/yr. for Stand B. Bark production rate was 0.60 kg/kg/yr. for Stand A and 0.34kg/kg/yr. for Stand B. Above data indicated that Stand B utilized growing spaces and sites more efficiently than Stand A. It is concluded chat productivity of natural stands of Quercus variabilis can be enhanced through optimization of basal areas and number of tree per hectare and that sound management of natural oak stands should be based on systematic sampling of the area for periodic productivity estimation.
굴참나무림(林)의 밀도(密度) 차이(差異)에 따른 생장(生長) 및 물질생산(物質生産)을 비교분석(比較分析)하여 천연림(天然林)의 무육시업자료(撫育施業資料)를 얻고자 경남산청지역(慶南山淸地域)의 해발(海拔) 900 m (A임분(林分) : 6,600본(本)/ha, $15.84m^2/ha$, $\frac{19}{17-20}$년생(年生))와 800 m (B임분(林分) : 4,300본(本)/ha, $16.65m^2/ha$, $\frac{20}{17-21}$년생(年生))의 위치(位置)에 $20m{\times}20m$ 표본점(標本點)을 각각(各各) 설치(設置)하여 조사(調査)한 바를 다음과 같이 요약(要約)할 수 있었다. 조사구내임목(調査區內林木)을 매목조사(每木調査)하고 경급별(徑級別) 평균목(平均木)을 12본(本)씩 벌채(伐採)하여 $W_S$, $W_B$, $W_L$, $W_{Ba}$ 등(等)의 건중량(乾重量)을 측정(測定), $D^2H$와의 상대생장식(相對生長式)에 의(依)해 현존량(現存量)과 물질생산량(物質生産量)을 추정(推定)하였다. 생산구조면(生産構造面)에서 광합성부위(光合成部位)는 A임분(林分)이 지상(地上) 2.2 m, B임분(林分)이 지상(地上) 1.2 m 높이서 시작(始作)되었고, 최대광합성부위(最大光合成部位)는 A, B 임분(林分)에서 각각(各各) 4.2 m, 6.2 m 높이였으며 엽면적지수(葉面積指數)는 각각(各各) 4.25 ha/ha, 389 ha/ha로 나타났다. 지상부현존량(地上部現存量)은 A, B임분(林分)에서 각각(各各) 49.51 ton/ha, 59.20 ton/ha이고, 순생산량(純生産量)은 각각(各各) 6.75 ton/ha/yr., 8.99ton/ha/yr.로 B임분(林分)이 더 컸었으나, 현존량(現存量)에 대(對)한 순생산량(純生産量)의 구성비(構成比)에 있어서는 A, B임분(林分)이 각각(各各) 17.5%, 16.7%로 A임분(林分)이 더 컸다. 잎의 순동화율(純同化率), 간재생산능률(幹材生産能率) 및 수피생산능률(樹皮生産能率)을 A, B임분별(林分別)로 추정(推定)한바 NAR은 2.75kg/kg/yr., 3.58kg/kg/yr이고, 간재생산능률(幹材生産能率)은 1.46kg/kg/yr., 2.09kg/kg/yr로 B임분(林分)이 크게 나타나 효과적(効果的)인 공간이용(空間利用)을 하고 있음을 시사(示唆)하고 있으나, 수피생산능률(樹皮生産能率)은 0.60kg/kg/yr., 0.34kg/kg/yr.로 A임분(林分)이 크게 추정(推定)되었다. 이상(以上)의 결과(結果)로서 임분(林分)의 밀도조절(密度調節)을 통(通)하여 생산성(生産性)을 높일 수 있는 굴참나무천연림무육시업(天然林撫育施業)의 자료(資料)와 생산물(生産物) 목표(目標)에 따른 경영(經營)의 지침(指針)을 얻을 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.