• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.32-43
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• 2004

Targeting a rooftop biotope created in urban area, this study aims at verifying a creation technique reflecting an urban biosphere reserve concept as well as its function as the habitats of various wild animals. To this end, a set of processes of a biosphere reserve-based basic conception and master plan, sectoral plans, construction and monitoring were applied to the rooftop of 12-story UNESCO Building in Seoul. In particular, the rooftop habitats were divided into core area, buffer zone and transition area, and habitats and facilities suitable to the characteristics of each space were planned. By aligning a plantation planning map with environmental conditions such as topography and water, creation of diverse habitats was enabled. As a result, a set of various habitats including wetlands, wild grassland, shrubs, forest trees and vegetable fields was created at the site. Species living in these habitats included 148 plant species, 62 insect species, 2 amphibian species, 3 fishery species and 3 bird species. The rooftop eco-park of UNESCO Building, which was created one year ago, is assessed as an important space for conservation of biodiversity as well as a place where a biosphere reserve concept was well applied. Meanwhile, for this rooftop biotope to be a pioneer of urban biosphere reserve-based types, a number of principles & methodologies suggested in this study need to be applied, In a perspective of landscape ecology, maintenance efforts should be linked with green areas in neighboring areas, which are the sources of species, In addition, considering that the rooftop biotope is a restored ecosystem, theories and approaches from restoration ecology should be applied. On-going monitoring on environmental changes is also required as the site is located in the urban center, Ultimately, rooftop biotopes including the case study area should contribute in promoting the socio-economic, cultural, and spiritual sustainability as well as environmental sustainability of a city.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.409-412
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• 2004

Authors introduce a case of successful orthopedic surgery for humeral fracture of Common buzzard (Buteo buteo). The bird, juvenile male, was rescued due to illegal gun shot in Yeoncheon-Gun, Kyonggi-Do. The external skeletal fixation (ESF) with intramedullary pinning (Tie-in method) using Imex clamps was chosen for this fracture case. The common buzzard was anesthetized with hand made face mask and Isoflurane. In particular, the rescued bird was needed rehabilitating procedures, such as flight training or physical exercise for their survivals in wild habitats. The injured buzzard is successfully recovered without any damage to ligaments and nerves after 6 weeks.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.131-142
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• 2017

The function of urban parks as wildlife habitats is becoming increasingly important. The urban park serves as a key area for preserving urban biodiversity. The purpose of this study is to estimate the bird species diversity in 30 parks in Cheonan city and quantitatively analyze the influence of vegetation, park structure and landscape connectivity index. As the results, a total of 27 birds species and 1,509 individuals were found at the sites and the largest number of birds were found in the Cheongsa park with 17 species. The optimal regression model was selected as the explanatory variables for the logged park area (LPA), the tree cover ratio (Co_T) and the patch betweenness centrality (PB). LPA and Co_T mean the internal characteristics of the park, and PB was the external environmental variable meaning landscape connectivity. LPA was the most important factor (73.3%) as bird habitat, and the PB could be interpreted as a factor that should be considered as important (26.7%). It will be possible to consider these environmental variables in the park and green area construction and management.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.129-138
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• 2022

Reintroduction programs have been promoted across the world to recover and rehabilitate endangered birds through ex situ captive breeding and releasing to the nature. The ultimate aims of these reintroduction programs are recovery of sustainable populations in natural habitats. To ensure the success of the reintroduction programs, it is necessary to examine the followings in order to increase the success rate of releasing along with the development of captive breeding techniques: 1) Adequate habitat provision, 2) adaptability of captive-bred individuals, 3) survivability of released individuals, and 4) social interest and will. Before releasing captive-bred individuals, it should be reviewed whether there are habitats in which the limiting factor is removed, and assessed their long-term safety. The quantity and quality of the released individuals must be considered to increase the chances for mate selection, maintain genetic diversity, and acquire the ability to adapt to the wild. The release method must be decided in consideration of characteristics of the target habitats and individuals, and rational means such as careful observation, evaluation, and feedback must be provided throughout the release process. For the long-term success of recovery projects, social awareness, sustainable support, and related experts are needed. Satisfying these criteria can help to increase the success rates of reintroduction programs. For the bird reintroduction program in the future, the feasibility of the methods and procedures must be closely reviewed before starting.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.151-165
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• 2015

This study surveys and analyzes the ecology of Gangseo area to be developed near Nakdonggang River and West Nakdonggang River in Busan - before its development. With the result of the surveys as its basis, the study also finds ways to conserve the area's bird habitats in response to the planned development. According to the site surveys over four seasons, West Nakdonggang River which is near the targeted development area is a wintering ground for migratory birds. Some representative bird types in this area are ducks, geese, and other water birds. There are even six legally protected species. The average altitude of their flight is calculated to be $92.4{\pm}18.8m$ and the main purpose for the migration is determined to be for food. According to evalution of the conservation value of the area, Nakdonggang River and West Nakdonggang River turns out to have the highest conservation value. Other areas are developable as long as it was environmentally friendly. Therefore, this study suggests incorporation of ecological parks and biotopes within the targeted development area along with the proposal for spaces in the surroundings where the wintering birds can rest and feed. Especially for the wintering birds that rest at Nakdonggang River and West Nakdonggang River, their flight direction and pattern was examined to determine that their resting ground should be located 50~100m off of the river bank. Furthermore, this study proposes ways to maximize bird habitat by building ecological corridors between the agricultural channel and other small streams in the targeted development area and the habitats in the surroundings. Lastly, the study suggests the construction of low buildings, at most 20m in height, near Nakdonggang River and West Nakdonggang River considering the birds' flight altitude and direction.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.143-147
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• 2016

BACKGROUND: Rice fields are one of the most important habitats for various bird species. The list of bird species occurred in rice fields in Korean peninsula have been documented. However, information of listed bird species is included not only rice fields but also other wetland habitats such as lakes, tidal flats and rivers. Therefore, the study was conducted to clarify the status of bird observed in rice fields of Korea.METHODS AND RESULTS: Birds using rice fields defined as birds which forage or rest on rice paddies, levees, ditches and farming roads. Birds using rice fields recorded as total 124 species belonging to 40 families. Anatidae and Scolopacidae were the best represented family, followed by Ardeidae, Accipitridae, Motacillidae and Emberizidae; 50% of species belonged to these six families. 18 of 124 endangered wild species, which designated threatened at the national scale, found in this study regions.CONCLUSION: Despite interest in birds using rice fields of Korean peninsula, knowledge of birds and rice fields there is extremely limited. We need more studies to understand and conserve for birds in rice fields of Korea.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.287-299
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• 2015

철새도래지로서 기능을 유지하며 지속가능하게 낙동강 하구를 이용하기 위해서는 조류서식지의 특성을 고려한 토지이용 및 하구관리가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 낙동강 하구의 조류서식지를 갈대, 갯벌, 경작지, 담수개방수면, 사주, 수변림, 새섬매자기, 수로, 인공물, 초지, 해수 기수개방수면 등 지역적 특성을 고려하여 총 11개의 유형으로 분류한 후 12개 조사권역으로 구분하여 서식지 및 경관 특성을 분석하였다. 낙동강 하구의 주요 조류 서식지 중 갯벌, 인공물, 경작지, 갈대 등 4개의 유형이 전체 육역 면적의 약 80%를 차지하였으며, 특히 인공물과 경작지의 비율이 높아 대상 지역이 인간의 간섭을 많이 받고 있음을 보여주었다. 서식지를 구성하는 패치수와 밀도는 서낙동강, 삼락둔치, 맥도강, 대저수문 등에서 크게 나타나 이들 지역에서 서식지 파편화가 많이 진행되어 있었다. 관찰된 조류의 총 종수와 개체수는 조사면적과 서식지를 구성하고 있는 서식지의 유형수와 양의 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 연구 결과 서식지 관리에 있어서 충분한 면적의 확보 특히 새섬매자기 서식지의 보존이 중요하며, 개발 등으로 인한 서식지 감소 시 낙동강하구를 찾는 조류 개체군에 가장 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 낙동강 하구가 철새서식지로서의 기능을 유지하기 위해서는 중요한 서식지의 보존 정책이 먼저 수반되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2012

본 연구는 선택되어진 지뢰지역과 습지조각의 산림성조류의 군집에 대하여 경관생태학적 가치를 평가하도록 하였다. 각각 면적이 다른 세 곳(8.5ha, 17.4ha, 40.6ha)의 지뢰지역과 산지지역의 세 개 비교지역의 조류상분석을 이용하여 평가하였다. 평균 산림성조류의 종수, 개체수, 종다양성, 종풍부도와 종균등도를 조각의 크기와 습지의 존재와 연결성과 같은 환경적 특성에 의하여 분석하였다. 군집 유사도지수는 실험군과 대조군 조사구사이를 비교하였다. 조류군집은 다음과 같이 요약되었다. 첫째, 63종의 조류가 조사되었으며, 최대개체수 합계는 828개체였다. 종다양성지수는 3.8이었으며, 종풍부도는 9.2, 종균등도는 93.3 이었다. 둘째, 작고 숲과 고립된 숲은 낮은 평균 종의 수와 개체수를 가졌지만, 소하천을 가진 작은 숲 조각은 개활수면이 없는 숲 조각에 비하여 높은 조류 밀도를 보였다. 셋째, 갈대습지를 가진 숲 조각은 단위면적당 조류 종의 수(/10ha), 단위면적당 개체수, 종다양도지수, 종풍부도와 종균등도에서 낮은 가치를 가진 것으로 평가되었다. 마지막으로, 군집 유사도지수는 소하천을 가진 작은 숲 조각은 다른 숲과 연결되어 있는 큰 산지 숲과 유사성이 높게 나타났다. 결과적으로, 저지대 숲 조각은 작은 면적에도 불구하고 다른 서식지와 연결되고 서식지가 넓은 산지의 숲 조각과 군집유사도가 비슷하였다. 따라서, 하천숲의 복원은 산림성조류의 군집에서 생물다양성을 향상시킬 것으로 제안한다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.155-163
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• 2012

This study was carried out to monitor reproductive responses of great tits in 17 urban forests in Daegu metropolitan city. The reproductive perspectives of great tits were surveyed by using 106 artificial bird nests, of which five or seven nests were set up in every urban forest. A ratio of artificial nests used by great tits for their reproduction was 27.4%. It was showing that forests, where the reproductive response was higher, was located at the edge of the city, or was known as having a good vegetation structure in the urban area. The laying date of a great tit was a little earlier in forests in the middle of the city. It might be dependent on the density of artificial land uses including a residential area and an industrial complex, which are able to increase an urban micro-temperature. Otherwise, natural forests or forest patches nearby natural forests located at the edge of the city were showing that the laying date of great tits was relatively later than the oneee in the forest in the middle of the city. There was a big difference of reproduction perspectives of great tit between the 1st and 2nd reproduction. In the 1st reproduction, a clutch size was larger, while an egg volume was so low. Otherwise, the clutch size was shown so smaller in the 2nd reproduction than in the 1st reproduction, while the egg volume was larger in the 2nd reproduction. It might be due to the survival strategy of a great tit to prepare the winter season for a juvenile. Many variables, regarding to the problem of climate changes, have been linked to the environment of urban area and the bird habitats. Finally, Monitoring a bird reproduction is a valuable work for managing an urban forest as well as for conserving a natural forest.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.467-479
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• 2013

This study was conducted to find out characterization of spatial distribution of birds observed in river areas. Our bird survey was carried out 4 times at 31 sites from January to September in 2011. A total of 1,609 accumulated individuals belonging to 59 species, 28 families and 11 orders were observed. In the result of spatial autocorrelation analysis using the richness index of the maximum counts of each sites, we confirmed that the distribution of birds in Namdaecheon river was clustered and the tendency of spatial autocorrelation was apparent. The area of each sites within a 200m radius was classified in four biotope categories such as agricultural land, forest, residential area and water area, and the spatial autocorrelation was analysed about four types. In the result of spatial autocorrelation analysis for four biotope categories, all types were showed the positive spatial autocorrelation, but the type of water area was higher than other types. The positive correlation was found between the water area and water birds in statistical significance. However, the forest birds had non-significance values. Therefore, it is appropriate to focus on water birds except for forest birds, when researches of bird distribution in river ecosystem is conducted. The number of bird species and individuals increased as the riverside of water area was to widen. Thus, if the areas of riverside offering the feeding and roosting area increase, it will be accommodated many birds. Also, the areas of riverside should be maintained naturally because it is an important habitats of birds. Our study area is on the outskirts the city of higher rates of forest and agricultural land, it may be unreasonable to apply our results to the whole rivers. If the research about the river flowing around the city will be conducted, it is expected to be useful to the relation study area such as ecological river's restoration.