Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science (한국산림과학회지)

Korean Society of Forest Science (한국산림과학회)
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Differences in Field Sign Abundance of Mammal Species Around the Roads in Baekdudaegan Mountains

  • Hur, Wee-Haeng (Department of Forest Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Woo-Shin (Department of Forest Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Choi, Chang-Yong (Department of Forest Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Young-Su (Department of Forest Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Bae (Department of Forest Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Rhim, Shin-Jae (Department of Animal Science and Technology & BET Research Institute, Chung-Ang University)
  • Received : 2005.02.28
  • Accepted : 2005.04.19
  • Published : 2005.04.30
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Abstract

This study was conducted to obtain the information of distribution, protection and management for mammal species in fragmented forest areas around the road from June 2002 to May 2003 in 9 study sites of Baekdugdaegan mountains, Korea. Field signs of twelve mammals, moles Molera robusta, Korean hares Lepus coreanus, Manchurian chipmunk Tamias sibiricus, red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris, Korean racoon dogs Nyctereutes procyonoides, Siberian weasels Mustela sibirica, badgers Meles meles, otters Lutra lutra, Bengal cats Felis bengalensis, wild boars Sus scrofa, water deer Hydropotes inermis and roe deer Capreolus pygargus were recorded in this study. There were no differences in total number of species between 50 m areas and 50-100 m areas from road in snow and non-snow season. Number of mammals' field signs were different in non-snow season between both areas. Red squirrels and Siberian weasels were more abundant in 50 m areas, and Korean hares and Manchurian chipmunks were in 50-100 m areas. Habitat using pattern of mammal species may be affected by the road. Reasonable road construction and maintenance would be needed for protection and management of wildlife and their habitats.

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