Korean Journal of Veterinary Service (한국동물위생학회지)

The Korean Society of Veterinary Service (한국동물위생학회)
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Analysis of wildlife-vehicle collisions and monitoring the movement of wildlife

야생동물-차량과의 충돌사고 발생위치분석과 도로주변에서 야생동물의 이동경로분석

  • Jung, Bae-Dong (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Dae-Hwan (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Taek (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University)
  • Received : 2010.12.04
  • Accepted : 2010.12.28
  • Published : 2010.12.30
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Abstract

From 2006 through 2007, the highest need for the most urgent attention in Gangwon-do Wild Animal Rescue Center was wildlifevehicle collisions (WVC). The Korean Ministry of Environment reported 6543 WVC's in 2005 and 5565 cases of WVC's in 2006. In this study, data from the Gangwon-do Wild Animal Rescue Center was utilized to analyze WVC incidents and the movement of wildlife near roadways in Korea. From 2006 through the first half of 2008, the portable GPS device recorded accident location of the injured wildlife. Attempts were made to track and monitor the movements of four raccoon dogs and five Korean water deers near the roads. One raccoon dog and one Korean water deer were successfully tracked and monitored. Their locations were transmitted to cell phones. The amount of WVC's was highest amongst the roads near the forests of Gangwon-do. The devices installed on the nearby roads did not protect the wildlife from WVC's. Results using the CDMA-type GPS collar showed that wildlife often crossed the road even with devices installed to prevent this from crossing roads. This research analyzed the behaviors of different wildlife animals and WVC's. New preventative measures need to be established to avoid roadkill. It is suggested that new streets be built or for an appropriate speed limit be implemented.

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