• 환경영향평가
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.685-695
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• 2011

Through the analyses of the distribution characteristics and management practices of the wildlife protection areas, this study intends to present basic data for improving the management of protected areas. 1) Based on the aggregate results of the protected areas, the average ratio of the metro-city and provincial areas to the designated protected areas was 1.49%; except for Chungcheongbuk-do (8.83%) and Gyeongsangnam-do (3.43%), most regions showed specified percentages of about 1%, whereby the analysis suggested that the designated protected areas were too small. 2) Considering the fact that most (86.16%) of the wildlife protection areas are in the regions that are of ecological nature level of grade 1, green nature level of grade 8 or better, and of legal conservation regions and districts, it was shown that these reserves are distributed in regions with excellent natural environmental conditions. 3) Designation of protected areas for the protection of wildlife and fish is deemed to be necessary. Although there are 588 wildlife & plant reserves, there are absolutely no designated areas for protecting plant and fish species. 4) Based on the results of an analysis of the current distribution by types, 92.47% of protected areas were concentrated in the mountains, 0.24% in the agricultural lands, and 7.29% distributed in the lakes/rivers/costal areas. 5) As major improvement projects, proposed were: advancement of management systems for protected areas, expanded designation of protected areas, overhaul of managed areas, designation of protected areas for the protection of wild plants and fish, need for management measures for private property and the surrounding areas, need to secure appropriate management personnel and collaboration, locally-adapted management, eco-information-based management, total management of protected areas, etc.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.409-426
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• 2013

The purpose of this study is to present the raw data for management and conservation of tidal flat by objective surveying and analysing the halophytes and vegetation distributed in Seocheon tidal flat wetland conservation area, Korea. The results are as follows. The numbers of halophytes in this site were summarized as 27 taxa including 13 families, 21 genera, 26 species and 1 variety. In the results of ecologically important species, rare plant was 1 taxa, 10 taxa of the specific plants by floristic region, 1 taxa of naturalized plant and 1 taxa of the plant with approval for delivering oversea. The life form spectrum consisted of therophytes(44.4%), hemicryptophytes(25.9%), geophytes(14.8%), nanophanerophytes(7.5%), chamaephytes and hydatophytes(each 3.7%). The types of vegetation of Seocheon tidal flat wetland conservation area were classified with 17 communities including Vitex rotundifolia community, Suaeda maritima community, Calystegia soldanella community and so forth. In the halophytes composition, section C and E-1 had the largest character species and companion species. In the results of vegetation amount, section C, D, E-1 and E-2 were the highest score, on the other hand, section A and B were the lowest. The final rating was calculated by adding up values of two factors, and section C and E-1 had the highest rating of II. In future, we will survey the whole flora in Seocheon tidal flat, we will offer the help to establishing the conservation plan of coastal plant ecosystem in West Sea.

• 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.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.367-380
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• 2010

수산 해양환경적 측면에서 중요한 위치에 있는 황해(Yellow Sea)의 해양 생태계 변화과정에 대 한 체계적이고 심층적인 연구을 위하여 기후 변화와 관련된 생태 및 환경변화에 대한 황해 해역의 반응성 연구가 필요한 실정이다. 본 연구는 황해해역에서 수온 상승에 따른 클로로필의 변화를 살펴보고, 지구온난화가 해양환경과 생태계에 미칠 영향을 예측하고자 하였다. 황해해역에서 해수유동 모델의 결과를 기초 입력자료로 활용하여 클로로필과 상호작용을 하는 육상유입부하량, 저질 영양 염용출량 및 생물학적 파라메타 등을 입력하여 현재상태를 재현하였다. 우리나라 주변 해수의 온도가 지난 10년간 약 $0.75^{\circ}C$ 상승했다고 가정하였을 때, 본 실험에서는 수온이 선형적으로 연간 $0.075^{\circ}C$ 씩 상승한다고 가정하여 10년 후까지의 Chlorophyll-a 농도 변화를 예측하였다. 예측 결과, 연구해역의 중앙부에서는 전체적으로 농도가 높아지고, 우리나라 연안해역에서 Chlorophyll-a 의 농도가 낮아지는 것으로 예측되었다. 본 연구의 결과를 기초로 하여 10년 이상의 장기적인 예측실험을 한다면 기후변화가 황해해역의 생태계 변화에 미치는 영향을 파악할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.207-215
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• 2011

In order to establish fundamental data for stream restoration and environmental flow, we investigated physical habitat conditions of Korean chub (Zacco koreanus) in the typical streams of Han River. Field monitoring including fish sampling was conducted from September 2008 to April 2010. A total number of fish caught in the 8 sites was 3,421 representing 8 families 31 species, and 17 species (54.8%) including Korean shinner (Coreoleuciscus splendidus) and Z. koreanus were Korean endemic species during the study period. The most frequently found species in number was pale chub (Z. platypus, 25.7%) followed by Z. koreanus (22.8%) and Microphysogobio longidorsalis (16.8%). Numbers of Z. Koreanus ranged from 8 to 10 cm of total length were the highest in size distribution of their population in all sites. They were widely found in ranges of flow velocity (0.2~0.9 m/sec, 89.6%), water depth (0.3~0.9 m, 91.6%), and different types of substrates except for silt, and they tended to prefer run (58.1%) and riffle (33.7%) with cobble bed (47.0%) microhabitat. Most of upper streams in Korea consist of riffles and runs that are repeatedly followed by another one. However, stream channelization and leveling have caused reduction of habitat diversity. Therefore, it is necessary to make an effort on stream rehabilitation with evaluation of physical habitat condition by indicator species in order to maintain biodiversity and perform ecological restoration.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.381-395
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• 2011

Present work aims to establish an integrated management system of environmental data base for nine typical wind holes or air holes in Korea. It basically deals with definition, geographical distribution, morphological pattern, physical characteristics and anthropogenic environments of wind hole to propose systematic preservation strategy of their periglacial landscape and flora, which are known to be sensitive to global warming. Wind hole, in which cool air blows out during the summer, but mild air comes out during the winter from a cave or hole, is frequently found on northwest- and north-facing slopes on the terminal point of steep talus, block field, and block stream, and can be categorized into three types, i.e., talus, cave and sink types. Environmental characteristics of nine wind holes are analyzed on the basis of their geology, landform, climate, soil, hydrology, vegetation, road, footpath, land-use, and management system, and relevant DB are prepared. Wind hole areas with unique landscape and ecological values need to be designated as a nature reserve, and zoning of core, buffer, and transitional zones are required for the multi-dimensional preservation of periglacial landscape and ecosystem. Phytogeographical values of glacial relict plants, including mountain cranberry(Vaccinium vitis-idaea) at its global southernmost limit at Bangnaeri wind hole, Hongchon County, Gangwon Province of Korea are discussed in detail as a floristic refugia in connection with climate change during the Pleistocene Epoch and potential in-situ and ex-situ preservation sites in the future.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.29-43
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• 2024

Legally protected species are one of the crucial considerations in the field of natural ecology when conducting environmental impact assessments (EIAs). The occurrence of legally protected species, especially 'Endangered Wildlife' designated by Ministry of Environment, significantly influences the progression of projects subject to EIA, necessitating clear investigations and presentations of their habitats. In perspective of statistics, a minimum of 30 occurrence coordinates is required for population prediction, but most of endangered wildlife has insufficient coordinates and it posing challenges for distribution prediction through modeling. Consequently, this study aims to propose modeling methodologies applicable when coordinate data are limited, focusing on Rodgersia podophylla, representing characteristics of endangered wildlife and northern plant species. For this methodology, 30 random sampling coordinates were used as input data, assuming little survey data, and modeling was performed using individual models included in BIOMOD2. After that, the modeling results were evaluated by using discrimination capacity and the reality reflection ability. An optimal modeling technique was proposed by ensemble the remaining models except for the MaxEnt model, which was found to be less reliable in the modeling results. Alongside discussions on discrimination capacity metrics(e.g. TSS and AUC) presented in modeling results, this study provides insights and suggestions for improvement, but it has limitations that it is difficult to use universally because it is not a study conducted on various species. By supporting survey site selection in EIA processes, this research is anticipated to contribute to minimizing situations where protected species are overlooked in survey results.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.749-758
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• 2023

An understanding of safety problems pursuant to environmental release of GM (Genetically Modified) crops is considered important. Among the recognized safety problems, the possibilities of weediness and ecosystem invasion are constantly being validated. We herein compared the growth characteristics and germination rate of soybeans formed by hybridization with vitamin A-enhanced soybeans carrying an introduced gene that increases β-carotene content. We also examined overwintering, survival, and weed competitiveness to evaluate hybrid ecological impact on long-term unmanaged cultivatable land. These studies revealed that the hybrid soybeans exhibited intermediate growth characteristics and germination rate compared with the vitamin A-enhanced soybeans and wild soybeans, or exhibited traits similar to those of the maternal strain. Overwintering experiments were conducted by planting seeds at depths of 0, 5, 10, and 20 cm and recovering them after three or five months. After five months, all seeds at depths more than 5 cm lost viability. Among seeds recovered after three months, only wild soybeans retained viability at depths of more than 5 cm. Survival and weed competitiveness were assessed by sowing each type of seed and performing no irrigation, or pest or weed control. Quantitative assessment of numbers of individual soybean plants that appeared in the experimental plot revealed that all plants germinated after sowing, but only wild type plants survived overwintering. These studies suggest that both GM soybeans and hybrid soybeans cannot survive in uncultivated land even if they are released into the environment, which indicates less possibility of ecosystem invasion and weediness.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.420-431
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• 2015

최근 생물다양성, 기후변화 등에 대한 관심이 늘어남에 따라 산림 생태계의 보전 필요성이 대두되고 있다. 본 연구는 이러한 산림 생태계의 지속가능성을 위하여 생태계 서비스를 고려한 산림 보전가치평가를 하는데 목적이 있다. 산림생태계는 생물다양성 유지, 기후조절, 물 조절 등에서 생태적 가치를 나타 내며 평가를 위한 지표로 선정하였다. 생물다양성 유지는 생물의 보전을 위한 서식지의 구조적인 특성과 생물종의 분포 특징을 같이 고려하여 평가하였다. 기후조절은 탄소흡수량으로 계산하였고 물 조절은 물저장량으로 분석하였다. 분석결과 가평군 산림의 50.1%가 보전가치가 높은 산림으로 나타났고, 국내 산림의 보전가치가 평가되고 있는 국내 환경지도와 비교한 결과 유사한 분포경향을 나타내고 있다. 본 연구의 연구결과는 가평군에 특화된 도면이나 평가 방법은 전국 산림의 보전가치 평가에도 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.377-390
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• 2020

도시생태현황지도는 자연환경보전법에 의해 시(市)단위 이상의 지방자치단체는 의무적으로 작성해야 하며 일반적으로 비오톱지도라고 한다. 그 동안 비오톱지도 관련 연구는 식생유형, 식생자연성, 토지이용, 경관생태학 배경으로 이루어 졌으며, 비오톱의 구성요소인 동물서식지 개념을 적용하지 못하는 한계성을 가지고 있었다. 이 연구는 이러한 한계성을 개선하기 위해 육상동물 잠재서식지 개념을 도입하여 비오톱 유형평가에 적용할 수 있는 방법론을 제안하기 위해 수행되었다. 육상동물의 잠재서식지는 머신러닝을 이용한 공간통계 방법을 이용하여 예측하였고 그 결과를 종합하여 종풍부도로 변환하였다. 비오톱 유형평가는 식생학적 가치, 동물서식지 가치로 구분하여 가치합산 하였다. 식생학적 가치는 식생의 자연성과 토지이용을 고려하여 5단계로 구분하였고, 동물 서식지 가치는 머신러닝으로 예측한 종풍부도를 5단계로 구분하여 비오톱 유형평가에 적용하였다. 이 연구는 그동안 비오톱 유형평가에 소극적으로 반영된 육상동물 현장조사 결과를 적극적으로 반영할 수 있는 방법론을 도출하였다는 것에 의미가 있으며 향후 도시생태현황 지도 작성 매뉴얼 개정 시 고려될 필요가 있다.