Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology (한국환경복원기술학회지)

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Ecological Data Collection and Habitat Assessment of Kirengeshoma koreana Nakai

나도승마(Kirengeshoma koreana Nakai) 생태정보 수집 및 서식지 평가

  • Jang, Rae-Ha (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology) ;
  • Kim, Sunryoung (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology) ;
  • Tho, Jae-Hwa (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology) ;
  • Yoon, Young-Jun (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology)
  • 장래하 (국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터 ) ;
  • 김선령 (국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터 ) ;
  • 도재화 (국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터 ) ;
  • 윤영준 (국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터 )
  • Received : 2023.11.06
  • Accepted : 2023.11.21
  • Published : 2023.12.30
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Abstract

This study was conducted to develop a habitat assessment system for the endangered wildlife II Kirengeshoma koreana Nakai through in-depth interviews with experts based on field surveys and environmental characteristics through spatial data analysis and literature research. Evaluation factors were selected based on the survey results of 31 variables for 23 K. koreana habitats. Afterwards, the importance and evaluation range for each assessment factor were selected. The selection of survey variables, assessment factors, importance of each factor and assessment range was conducted through in-depth interviews with experts at each stage. As a result, the assessment factors and importance were 16% for precipitation of the wettest month, 10% for vegetation zone, 12% for vegetation type, 10% for crown canopy vitality, 14% for tree layer coverage, 13% for drainage grade, 12% for soil depth, and 13% for distance to stream including dry stream. This study provides basic ecological information and a habitat assessment system for K. koreana habitats. Therefore, it can be used as primary data for preparing an endangered wildlife conservation policy, preparing a habitat improvement plan, and selecting an alternative habitat.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 환경부의 재원으로 국립생태원의 지원을 받아 수행하였습니다(NIE-B-2023-34).

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