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http://dx.doi.org/10.13087/kosert.2020.23.1.63

Evaluation of Alternative Habitats Using Habitat Suitability Index Model of Lutra lutra in Banbyeoncheon Stream  

Shim, Yun-Jin (Group Han Associates)
Kim, Sun-Ryoung (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology)
Yoon, Kwang-Bae (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology)
Jung, Jin-Woo (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology)
Park, Seon-Uk (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology)
Park, Yong-Su (Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology / v.23, no.1, 2020 , pp. 63-76 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to quantitatively evaluate and analyze the alternative habitats using the HSI(Habitat Suitability Index) model of Lutra lutra in Banbyeoncheon Stream. Six variables were selected as habitat variables for Lutra lutra, including distance from waterfront, land cover within 1km from waterfront, presence of alluvial island, area of inland water and wetland, distance from roads and urbanized arid areas, and distance from aquaculture farm. The SI(Suitability Index) model and HSI model were developed based on the existing literature of Lutra lutra, the results of field surveys and expert opinions, and applied to the alternative habitats to examine the applicability of the HSI model. The results of this study can provide information on habitat evaluation to prevent the extinction of endangered Lutra lutra. In particular, it is highly applicable to the selection and evaluation of alternative habitats for Lutra lutra.
Keywords
Aquatic ecosystem health; Alternative Habitats; Ecological Restoration; Endangered Species; Habitat Evaluation Procedure(HEP);
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