• 임산에너지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.1-12
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• 1982

To study tile comparison of aboveground biomass of Pinus rigida Mill. of 18-year-old, plantations located in Whaseong, Yuseong and Wanju district were selected. Ten sample trees in each district selected taking account of DBH distribution were felled carefully to minimize loss of branches and stem analysed by 1m lag segment sectioned from base . The tree height and DBH were measured for sample trees in total growing within $200m^2$ experimental plot. The diagram of oven-dry weight distribution of stem, branch and needle for each 1m segment was constructed. The logarithmic regression equations between dry weight of each component and the two variables, $DBH^2$ and tree height, combined term were presented. The standing crops in the sample stand was estimated to be as much as 23.88, 54.09 and 42.68 tons of dry matter, above ground , per ha in Whaseong, Yuseong anf Wanju district respectively. Annual net production was estimated at 253,657 and 3.65 tons per ha per year respectively. The net assimilation rate was 1.65,1.95 and 1.81 kg/kg/yr in Whaseong, Yuseong and Wanju district respectively. The efficency of leaf to produce stem was 0.99, 1.12 and 1.30 kg/kg/yr respectively.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.67-77
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• 2010

Stand structure and spatial associations of the dominant tree species in Quercus mongolica stands were investigated to understand interspecific relationships and the persistent dominance of Q. mongolica. We examined the species composition, DBH (diameter at breast height) distribution, and spatial distribution of trees (${\geq}\;2.5\;cm$ DBH) in two permanent $100\;m\;{\times}\;100\;m$ plots in Q. mongolica-dominant stands on the western part of Mt. Jiri. Ripley's K-function was used to characterize the spatial patterns and associations of dominant tree species. Q. mongolica showed a continuous and reverse-J shaped DBH distribution with clumped spatial distribution in both study sites. Q. mongolica and Abies koreana exhibited a negative association implying potential interspecific competition. The positive spatial association between Q. mongolica and Alnus hirsuta var. sibirica and Fraxinus sieboldiana were affected by site characteristics: limited habitat conditions with a large proportion of rock surface. Our results suggest that interactions among species were complex and ranged from positive to negative. Differences in stand and site characteristics and regeneration mechanisms among the species play an important role in regulating their spatial distribution patterns, while competition between individuals also contributes to spatial patterning of these communities. The high density and the early developmental stage of spatial distribution and structural characteristics of Q. mongolica and the relatively low importance values of other species in the stands imply that Q. mongolica will remain dominant in the study sites in the near future.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.355-361
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• 1999

Distribution of size class, population regeneration and changes in the population structure of Quercus mongolica were studied from 1994 to 1999 in Mt. Jumbong (128°27' E, 38° 04' N) of Mt. Sorak National Park and Biosphere Reserve in central Korea. Three 20m × 20m permanent quadrats were set up at the elevation of 900m. The vegetation of the study site was dominated by Quercus mongolica and Acer pseudosieboldianum, but little change was observed in the community structure from 1995 to 1999. Most mortality in the study site was observed in small trees of A. pseudosieboldianum and Tilia amurensis. Mean annual growth in dbh (diameter of breast height) of Q. mongolica for 4 years was only 0.09cm, and no ingrowth of saplings (dbh < 2.5cm) into tree class was observed during the study period. Among the 21 Q. mongolica trees studied in the permanent quadrats. all the smaller trees (dbh < 30cm) were established in 1920 ∼ 1950, while many bigger trees (with 40cm < dbh < 80cm) were established in 1750 ∼ 1800, indicating that its establishment was episodic. Distribution of dbh classes among Q. mongolica trees shows that smaller trees were poorly represented, and no saplings of Q. mongolica occurred in the permanent quadrats studied, indicating that currently Q. mongolica is not regenerating well in the study site. Total seed production of Q. mongolica in 1994 was estimated as 88 acorns per square meter in the study site. Rate of predation including caching of acorns was highest in 1994, then declined sharply thereafter. Most of the acorns which managed to survive in the first year were predated in the second year, and only 5% of the acorns produced in 1994 survived into the third year. No seeds produced in 1994 or seedlings germinated from them succeeded to survive to 5 years after seed production. However, seedling emergence rate and seedling survival were high in the early growing season in 1995. These results suggest that predation can be a significant factor in the regeneration of Q. mongolica. and that Q. mongolica is not regenerating well in Mt. Jumbong and needs large scale disturbances for its new recruitment.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제26권7호
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• pp.803-815
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• 2017

In this study of the oak wilt disease that has occurred in a large scale in a protected area located near South Korea's metropolitan region, a detailed analysis has been conducted on the terrain, species and Diameters at Breast Height (DBH) of infected trees to identify the distribution of infection properties in the affected area. Taking into consideration the distribution of oak tree vegetation, a total of 4,640 quadrats in a size of 10 m by 10 m, have been set; and oak tree species, the DBH and infection damage per quadrat have been investigated. Geological properties have been analyzed according to elevation, slope, aspect and micro topography while a weighted value has been given according to the degree of infection in order to calculate an infection index. Through correlation analysis, the infection ratio of seriously-damaged and withered trees and the infection index have been analyzed with regards to the geological properties, tree species and DBH. The analysis shows that the disease tends to affect an area with medium elevation rather than those in the highest or lowest areas and that serious damage has been observed at rugged spots with a steep gradient (more than $30^{\circ}$). Although there has been no distinct tendency with regards to aspect, the infection ratio is relatively high in areas facing the north while the seriously-damaged and withered ratio are high in areas facing the south. In terms of micro topography, more damage has been spotted in valley terrain. Quercus mongolica has sustained more damage than other species. When it comes to the DBH, as seen in previous studies, large trees have suffered severe damage, but the analysis has also revealed conspicuous damage to medium trees with a DBH of 15-20 cm, which had not previously been considered at high risk.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제108권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2019

본 연구는 국립환경과학원에서 실시한 국가 장기 생태 연구를 위해 구축된 한라산 영실 구상나무림 1 ha ($100m{\times}100m$)를 대상으로 흉고직경급 분포, 수간건강상태, 중요치, 종다양도 분석을 통해 6년간(2011~2017)의 임분 구조 및 동태를 비교하기 위하여 실시하였다. 흉고직경급 분포에서 구상나무는 20-25 cm 직경급을 제외하고 모든 직경급에서 개체수의 감소가 나타났으며, 총 개체수의 변화도 780개체에서 655개체로 감소하였다. 수간건강상태에서 구상나무의 곧게 서서 생육하는 개체(AS)의 비율이 652개체(66.1 %)에서 546개체(60.2 %)로 감소한 반면에 곧게 서서 고사한 개체(DS)의 비율은 106개체(10.7 %)에서 126개체(13.9 %)로, 쓰러져 고사한 개체(DF)의 비율은 16개체(1.6 %)에서 47개체(5.2 %)로 각각 증가하였다. 구상나무의 중요치는 2011년 45.9 %에서 2017년 43.5 %로 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 종다양도의 경우, 2011년 0.513에서 2017년 0.519로 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 2011년에서 2017년까지 6년간의 변화를 살펴보았을 때, 한라산 영실지역에서 구상나무의 세력 약화는 흉고직경급 분포, 수간건강상태, 중요치 등 많은 측면에서 뒷받침 되고 있으며, 앞으로 생태계 변화에 의한 영향을 구명하기 위한 장기적인 모니터링 및 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료되었다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.85-98
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• 2022

Background: Korean white pine (Pinus koraiensis) is a major commercial species, and the importance of the oak trees (Quercus spp.) is increasing due to various factors such as environmental and ecological values. However, more information is required to clearly understand the growth characteristics of these species especially regarding thinning intensity. This study was performed to provide the basic information to develop the silvicultural guideline and field manual by analyzing tree and stand characteristics in line with thinning intensity in the Korean white pine plantation and oak-dominated natural deciduous forest. Results: Diameter at breast height (DBH) and volume changes by the thinning intensity in the Korean white pine plantation were significantly different from those in the oak-dominated deciduous natural forest. In particular, DBH distribution in the pine stand appeared that there were more large diameter trees as the thinning intensity was higher. DBH periodic annual increment (PAI) of the pine stand was higher as the thinning intensity was stronger and the growth period was shorter. This trend was similarly shown in the natural deciduous forest, but the amount of PAI was smaller than in pine stand. The volume PAI after thinning was not decreased over time. In each stand type, the PAI tended to be lower as stand density was higher. The volume PAI in the pine stand was significantly higher than that in the oak-dominated natural deciduous forest. Dead trees occurred the most in the unthinned plots of each stand type, and those were higher in the natural deciduous forest. Ingrowth trees were observed only in the natural deciduous forest, and its distribution was the lowest in unthinned plots; Korean white pine as ingrowth occurred the most frequently among many tree species. Conclusions: Different effects of thinning treatment on DBH and volume PAI, mortality, and ingrowth were observed for each stand. With respect to forest growth, Korean white pine plantation was superior to the oak-dominated natural deciduous forest. The results of this study offer fundamental information for the development of silvicultural guidelines for Korean white pine plantations and oak-dominated natural deciduous forests in Korea.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제110권4호
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• pp.590-600
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• 2021

본 연구는 환경부에서 실시한 국가 장기 생태 연구를 위하여 구축된 지리산과 한라산의 구상나무림 1 ha(100 m×100 m)씩을 대상으로 흉고직경급 분포, 수간건강상태, 수관 계층구조, 중요치, 종다양도, DCA 분석을 통해 지리산과 한라산의 구상나무림 임분구조를 비교하기 위하여 실시하였다. 흉고직경급별 개체수 비교에서는 20 cm 미만에서는 한라산 구상나무의 개체수가 많았고 20 cm 이상에서는 지리산 구상나무의 개체수가 더 많이 나타났다. 구상나무 수간건강상태에서 곧게 서서 생육하는 개체(AS)의 비율이 지리산(72%)이 한라산(60.7) 보다 더 높게 나타났고 기울어 생육하는 개체(AL)의 비율은 한라산(10.2%)이 지리산(1.1%) 보다 더 높게 나타났다. 수관 계층구조를 살펴보면 지리산은 4개의 층위가 고르게 발달하고 각 층위의 구분이 명확히 구분되는 성숙한 임분의 형태를 보였지만 한라산은 10 m 미만의 아교목층을 제외한 3개의 층위로 발달하였다. 중요치 분석 결과 한라산 구상나무의 중요치(39.4)가 지리산 구상나무의 중요치(26.6) 보다 높게 나타났으며 종다양도는 지리산 구상나무림 종다양도(2.52)가 한라산 구상나무림의 종다양도(1.58) 보다 높게 나타났다. DCA 분석 결과 지리산과 한라산의 지소별 평균 거리가 비교적 명확히 구분되었고 지리산이 조사지간 종조성의 퍼져 있는 정도가 한라산에 비하여 상대적으로 조밀한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.686-694
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• 2019

본 연구는 울릉도 너도밤나무림의 동태변화를 통한 유지기작을 연구하기 위하여 알봉분지에서 성인봉 사이 소능선부, 사면상부 및 계곡부를 포함한 너도밤나무가 우점하는 임분 1ha(20m×20m, 25개소)를 대상으로 흉고직경급 분포, 중요치, 종조성 분석을 통해 미세지형별 너도밤나무림의 임분구조 특성을 파악하기 위하여 실시하였다. 너도밤나무림 전체에서 흉고직경급 10cm 미만에서는 소능선부와 사면상부가 계곡부에 비하여 개체수가 많이 나타났으며, 흉고직경급 10-25cm에서는 소능선부의 개체수가 가장 많이 나타났고, 흉고직경급 25-45cm에서는 사면상부, 45cm 이상의 계곡부의 개체수가 가장 많이 나타났다. 모든 지형에서 흉고직경급 10cm 미만의 너도밤나무가 다수 분포하고 있는 것은 종자번식이 아닌 영양번식 또는 교란에 의한 맹아갱신인 것으로 판단된다. 지표종 분석결과 소능선부에서는 솔송나무, 만병초, 호자덩굴, 섬벚나무, 마가목, 큰두루미꽃 등 8종이, 계곡부에서는 풍게나무, 관중, 난티나무, 섬노루귀, 말오줌나무, 큰연영초, 공작고사리, 황벽나무 8종이 유이하게 나타났다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제94권5호통권162호
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• pp.321-329
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• 2005

Based on the data representing four typical Korean pine forest types, the age structure, DBH distribution, species composition, and forking rule were systemically analyzed for old-growth Korean pine forest in Liangshui Nature Reserve, northeast China. The age structure of Korean pine trees was strongly uneven-aged with one dominated peak following normal distribution, and age of trees varied from 100 to 180 years within a stand. The DBH and height differences in same age class (20 years) varied from 28 cm~64 cm and 5 to 20 m, respectively. Many conifer and hard wood species, such as spruce, fir, costata birch, basswood, oak, and elm, were mixed with dominated trees of Korean pine. The canopy of the old-growth Korean pine forest can be divided into two layers, and differences of mean age and height between Layer I and Layer II were ranged 80~150 years and 7~13 m, respectively. The Weibull function was used to model the diameter distribution and performed well to describe size-class distribution either with a single peak in over-story canopy and inverse J-shape in under-story canopy for old-growth Korean pine stands. The forking height of Korean pine trees ranged from 16m to 24 m (mean 19.4 m) and tree age about 120 to 160 years old. The results will provide a scientific basis to protect and recover the ecosystem of natural old-growth Korean pine and also provide the model in management of Korean pine plantation.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2009

This study was carried out to classify vegetation structure of the Anseong district in the Deogyusan National Park from May 2007 to September 2008 using the gradient analyses and phytosociological method. The vegetation communities were classified into Quercus mongolica, Carpinus laxiflara, Q. serrata, Fraxinus mandshurica, Betula davurica, B. costata, Pinus densiflora and Abies koreana. Characteristics of the vegetation such as species composition, layer structure, vegetation ratio, and the distribution of individual trees by DBH were significantly different among communities. The order of important value of the forest community with DBH 2cm above plants was Q. mongolica (40.02), C. laxiflora (25.65), Q. serrata (24.68), F. mandshurica (21.66), P. densiflora (19.12), Acer pseudosieboldianum (16.96), C. cordata (11.87), B. davurica (11.66), B. costata (10.90), Styrax obassia (10.90) and A. koreana (10.41). Distribution of DBH P. densiflora had a formality distribution, suggesting a continuous domination of these species over the other species for the time being. In contrast, F. mandshurica appeared limited to the valley of the sheet and a higher frequency of young individuals, suggesting a continuous domination of these species the development of a climax forest terrain. This study showed the correlation between each community and the environment according to DCCA ordination. The A. koreana community predominated on the northern slope of the park in the high elevation habitats which had many O-M. F. mandshurica community predominated in the highest elevation habitats which had many Moisture, EX-Cation and T-N. The P. densiflora community mainly occurred on the southern slope of the park in the low elevation habitats which had few Moisture, O-M and T-N. The Q. serrata community and C. laxifiora community appeared on the park in the middle habitats.