• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.269-281
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• 2022

기후변화에 따라서 식생과 식물종의 분포 변화를 예측하는 것이 생태계 관리에서 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 동아시아의 난대 목본식물종의 한반도 분포 가능성을 체계적으로 평가할 수 있는 방안을 개발하고자 하였다. 먼저 중국과 일본에서는 분포하지만 한국에는 분포하지 않은 난대 목본식물종의 목록을 수집하고 그들의 전지구적 분포와 생물기후 자료를 수집하였다. 또한 한국의 난대식생대를 한랭지수를 이용하여 구분하고 이 지역의 기후 정보를 수집하였다. 기후 변수들 사이의 상관분석으로 다중공선성을 배제하고 분포에 영향을 미치는 기후변수로서 최한사분기 평균기온, 평균온도일교차 및 연강수량이 선택되었다. 동아시아 난대 목본식물종의 분포지와 한국 난대식생대의 3가지 기후 변수 사이의 유사도를 산출하기 위하여 다변량 환경 유사도 표면 (MESS) 분석을 실시하였다. 최종적으로 단계적 변수선택 회귀로 MESS 유사도 지수에 영향을 미치는 주요 기후변수로서 최한사분기 평균기온과 연강수량을 선별하였다. 선택된 2 변수로 구성된 다변량 일차회귀에서 최한사분기 평균기온이 전체 변이의 88%를 차지하였다. 총 319 동아시아 난대 목본식물종에 대하여 MESS 유사도 지수를 산출하는 구축된 다변량 회귀식을 적용하여 이들이 한국에 잠재분포 할 가능성을 평가할 수 있었다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2017

This study constructed a high-resolution bioclimatic classification map of South Korea which classifies land into homogeneous zones by similar environment properties using advanced statistical techniques compared to existing ecological area classification studies. The climate data provided by WorldClim(1960-1990) were used to generate 27 bioclimatic variables affecting biological habitats, and key environmental variables were derived from Correlation Analysis and Principal Component Analysis. Clustering Analysis was performed using the ISODATA method to construct a 30'(~1km) resolution bioclimatic classification map. South Korea was divided into 21 regions and the results of classification were verified by correlation analysis with the Gross Primary Production(GPP), Actual Vegetation map made by the Ministry of Environment. Each zones' were described and named by its environmental characteristics and major vegetation distribution. This study could provide useful spatial frameworks to support ecosystem research, monitoring and policy decisions.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.94-98
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• 2016

Calamus andamanicus Kurz is one of the commercially important solitary rattans endemic to Andaman and Nicobar islands. The habitat suitability modeling program, MaxEnt, was used to predict the potential ecological niches of this species, based on bioclimatic variables. The study revealed high potential distribution of C. andamanicus across both Andaman and Nicobar islands. Of the 33 spatially unique points, 21 points were recorded from South and North Andamans and 12 from Great Nicobar Islands. The islands like Little Andaman, North Sentinel, Little Nicobar, Tllangchong, Teressa were also predicted positive even though this rattan is not recorded from these islands. Mean diurnal range, higher precipitation in the wettest month of the year, annual precipitation and precipitation in the driest month are the main predictors of this species distribution.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2021

Objective: Considering the importance of dairy farming and the negative effects of heat stress, more tolerant genotypes need to be identified. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of heat stress via temperature-humidity index (THI) and diurnal temperature variation (DTV) in the genetic evaluations for daily milk yield of Holstein dairy cattle, using random regression models. Methods: The data comprised 94,549 test-day records of 11,294 first parity Holstein cows from Brazil, collected from 1997 to 2013, and bioclimatic data (THI and DTV) from 18 weather stations. Least square linear regression models were used to determine the THI and DTV thresholds for milk yield losses caused by heat stress. In addition to the standard model (SM, without bioclimatic variables), THI and DTV were combined in various ways and tested for different days, totaling 41 models. Results: The THI and DTV thresholds for milk yield losses was THI = 74 (-0.106 kg/d/THI) and DTV = 13 (-0.045 kg/d/DTV). The model that included THI and DTV as fixed effects, considering the two-day average, presented better fit (-2logL, Akaike information criterion, and Bayesian information criterion). The estimated breeding values (EBVs) and the reliabilities of the EBVs improved when using this model. Conclusion: Sires are re-ranking when heat stress indicators are included in the model. Genetic evaluation using the mean of two days of THI and DTV as fixed effect, improved EBVs and EBVs reliability.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.365-374
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• 2023

Eight years (2014-2021) of climate data were collected from an automatic weather observation system installed at the foot of Mt. Geumo in Chilgok, Gyeongbuk. Using these data, we investigated local bio-climatological indices (warmth index, WI; coldness index, CI; and effective accumulated temperature, EAT) of the mountain region adjacent to the Keimyung Dongyeong forest. The study area's WI and CI were 109.3℃ and -11.3℃ per month, respectively, averaged across 8 years. These values are indicative of an evergreen broad-leaved forest in the warm temperate climate zone, suitable for cultivating sweet persimmons and figs. Additionally, EAT in Dongyeong was 2,113.7℃, averaged across 8 years, suitable for growing crops such as corn, soybean, and potato.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.79-85
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• 2023

The Tibetan Plateau is home to the only alpine crane species, the black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis). Conservation efforts are severely hampered by a lack of knowledge on the spatial distribution and breeding habitats of this species. The ecological niche modeling framework used to predict the spatial distribution of this species, based on the maximum entropy and occurrence record data, allowed us to generate a species-specific spatial distribution map in Ladakh, Trans-Himalaya, India. The model was created by assimilating species occurrence data from 486 geographical sites with 24 topographic and bioclimatic variables. Fourteen variables helped forecast the distribution of black-necked cranes by 96.2%. The area under the curve score for the model training data was high (0.98), indicating the accuracy and predictive performance of the model. Of the total study area, the areas with high and moderate habitat suitability for black-necked cranes were anticipated to be 8,156 km² and 6,759 km², respectively. The area with high habitat suitability within the protected areas was 5,335 km². The spatial distribution predicted using our model showed that the majority of speculated conservation areas bordered the existing protected areas of the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence, we believe, that by increasing the current study area, we can account for these gaps in conservation areas, more effectively.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.74-82
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• 2020

Predictions of suitable habitat areas can provide important information pertaining to the risk assessment and management of alien plants at early stage of their establishment. Here, we predict the invasion potential of Muhlenbergia capillaris (pink muhly) in South Korea using five bioclimatic variables. We adopt four models (generalized linear model, generalized additive model, random forest (RF), and artificial neural network) for projection based on 630 presence and 600 pseudo-absence data points. The RF model yielded the highest performance. The presence probability of M. capillaris was highest within an annual temperature range of 12 to 24℃ and with precipitation from 800 to 1,300 mm. The occurrence of M. capillaris was positively associated with the precipitation of the driest quarter. The projection map showed that suitable areas for M. capillaris are mainly concentrated in the southern coastal regions of South Korea, where temperatures and precipitation are higher than in other regions, especially in the winter season. We can conclude that M. capillaris is not considered to be invasive based on a habitat suitability map. However, there is a possibility that rising temperatures and increasing precipitation levels in winter can accelerate the expansion of this plant on the Korean Peninsula.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.42-55
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• 2017

식생의 기후 적응력은 지역에 따른 상황 및 공간적 패턴이 다르게 나타나기 때문에 픽셀 스케일의 접근이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 위성영상 기반 식생지수에 대해 PLS 회귀분석을 적용하여 식생의 생산성에 영향을 미치는 기후요인을 평가하고 남한지역의 미래 산림 생산성을 예측하였다. 그 결과, 최고강수분기의 평균기온(Bio8), 최저강수분기의 평균기온(Bio9), 최저강수월의 강수량(Bio14) 변수가 식생의 생산성에 높은 영향을 미치는 것으로 분석되었다. 미래 기후시나리오 자료를 이용하여 예측된 2050년의 식생 생산성은 전체적으로 감소하는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 고지대에서 크게 감소하는 것으로 분석되었다. 이러한 결과는 기후에 민감한 지역의 식생에 대한 생산성 모니터링과 미래 기후변화로 인한 산림 탄소 저장량의 변화를 평가하는데 있어 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.103-118
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• 2018

Ecosystems in subalpine regions are recognized as areas vulnerable to climatic changes because rainfall and the possibility of flora migration are very low due to the characteristics of topography in the regions. In this context, habitat niche was formulated for representative species of arbors in subalpine regions in order to understand the effects of climatic changes on alpine arbor ecosystems. The current potential habitats were modeled as future change areas according to the climatic change scenarios. Based on the growth conditions and environmental characteristics of the habitats, the study was conducted to identify direct and indirect causes affecting the habitat reduction of Abies nephrolepis. Diverse model algorithms for explanation of the relationship between the emergence of biological species and habitat environments were reviewed to construct the environmental data suitable for the six models(GLM, GAM, RF, MaxEnt, ANN, and SVM). Weights determined through TSS were applied to the six models for ensemble in an attempt to minimize the uncertainty of the models. Based on the current climate determined by averaging the climates over the past 30years(1981~2010) and the HadGEM-RA model was applied to fabricate bioclimatic variables for scenarios RCP 4.5 and 8.5 on the near and far future. The results of models of the alpine region tree species studied were put together and evaluated and the results indicated that a total of eight national parks such as Mt. Seorak, Odaesan, and Hallasan would be mainly affected by climatic changes. Changes in the Baekdudaegan reserves were analyzed and in the results, A. nephrolepis was predicted to be affected the most in the RCP8.5. The results of analysis as such are expected to be finally utilizable in the survey of biological species in the Korean peninsula, restoration and conservation strategies considering climatic changes as the analysis identified the degrees of impacts of climatic changes on subalpine region trees in Korean peninsula with very high conservation values.

• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.189-200
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• 2016

종분포 모델은 어떤 지역에서 침입외래종이 어떻게 확장되고 어떤 환경 요인이 이들의 분포에 영향을 미치는지를 이해하는데 매우 유용한 도구이다. 본 연구에서는 한반도에서 두 침입외래종인 돼지풀 (Ambrosia artemisiifolia)과 물참새피 (Paspalum distichum)의 분포에 대하여 연구하였다. 이 두 종의 현재의 분포지에서 기후환경 요인을 분석하고 이 두 종의 분포를 예측하기 위하여 Maxent (the maximum entropy) 모델을 이용하였다. 이 두 종의 출현 자료는 Global Biodiversity Information Facility와 우리나라의 식물종 데이터베이스에서, 생물기후 자료는 WorldClim 자료로부터 얻었다. 모델을 수행한 결과, 자생지 위치자료를 이용한 예측 결과보다 전지구 위치자료를 이용한 예측이 연구 대상종의 잠재적 분포지를 잘 설명하였다. 이들 종의 분포에 기여한 기후환경 요인으로서 돼지풀에서는 최건월의 강수량과 연평균온도가, 물참새피에서는 연평균온도와 최한사분기의 평균온도가 선정되었다. Maxent 종분포 모델은 외래종의 침입을 예측하고 이들의 확산을 관리하는데 유용한 도구가 될 것으로 생각된다.