Journal of Environmental Science International (한국환경과학회지)

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Habitat Use Characteristics and Possibility of Bats as Indicator Species of Farming Methods

농법에 따른 박쥐의 서식지 이용 특성 및 지표종으로써의 활용 가능성 고찰

  • 전영신 (동국대학교 생명과학과) ;
  • 김성철 (동국대학교 생명과학과) ;
  • 임춘우 (동국대학교 생명과학과) ;
  • 정철운 (동국대학교 생명과학과)
  • Received : 2023.08.28
  • Accepted : 2023.09.25
  • Published : 2023.10.31
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Abstract

This study was conducted in organic and conventional farming areas to understand the activity and habitat use patterns of bats according to farming methods. A total of 521 bat sounds were recorded, of which approximately 90% sounds were of Pipistrellus abramus. The activity of bats according to farming methods was significantly higher in organic farming areas. Bat activity was the highest for approximately an hour after sunset, and gradually decreased. Buzz calls in bats were also significantly higher in organic farming areas, and buzz calls were identified only in Pipistrellus abramus. Our results suggest that the activity of bats was significantly higher in organic farming areas, and the differences in activity and habitat use of bats according to farming methods show that bats can be used as an indicator species of farming methods.

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본 연구는 '유기농업의 생태적 생물환경 평가체계 구축 및 가치평가(PJ017103022023)' 연구사업의 지원을 받아 수행되었음.

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